Cameroonian defensive midfielder Landry Nguemo made 43 appearances for Celtic in the 2009-10 season, having joined the Glaswegian giants on loan from French club Nancy
Tributes are being paid to former Celtic midfielder Landry Nguemo, who has died aged 38 after being involved in a tragic car accident in Cameroon.
Nguemo, a defensive midfielder, spent the 2009-10 season on loan at Celtic from French club Nancy and played under managers Tony Mowbray and Neil Lennon. Wearing the No.6 shirt, the 41-time Cameroon international made a total of 43 appearances.
After Celtic reportedly failed to agree a deal with Nancy to sign him permanently, Nguemo to his parent club after the Scottish campaign came to an end. Nguemo then spent one more year with Nancy before signing for Ligue 1 rivals Bordeaux.
Nguemo went on to play for Saint-Etienne and three clubs in Turkey. He passed away on Thursday, as Cameroonian football chiefs released a statement.
“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.”
Celtic added in a statement of their own: “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.”
Nguemo won the French League Cup with Nancy in 2006, having come through the club’s academy. He was then part of the Cameroon squad who finished as runners-up in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations final, losing 1-0 to Egypt.
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