Former Celtic midfielder Landry Nguemo has died in a car accident aged just 38. Tributes are being made to the ex-Cameroon international whose death was announced by the Cameroon Football Federation on Thursday.
In a statement, the governing body said: “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.”
Meanwhile, Celtic said in a statement: “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 thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with Landry’s family and friends at this sad time.”
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