Former Celtic midfielder Landry Nguemo has tragically passed away at the age of 38 following a car accident in Cameroon. The former Cameroon international, who had a notable season on loan at Parkhead, began his career with French side Nancy and also played in Turkey and Norway.
The Cameroonian Football Federation confirmed Nguemo’s death, stating, “The Cameroonian Football Federation has just learned the tragic news of the passing of former Indomitable Lion Landry Nguemo in a traffic accident. Nguemo, who was a key player for the Cameroonian national team from 2006 to 2014 and a former member of Girondins de Bordeaux, will be remembered for his contributions to football. “FECAFOOT extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire football community.”

Nguemo made over 40 appearances for Celtic under managers Tony Mowbray and Neil Lennon during the 2009-10 season, debuting in a Champions League qualifying match against Dynamo Moscow as a defensive midfielder.
Celtic paid tribute to Nguemo on their website, saying, “Everyone at Celtic Football Club is shocked and saddened at the news of Landry N’Guemo’s passing at the young age of 38,” the club said in a statement. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with Landry’s family and friends at this sad time.”
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