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Former Celtic player Landry N’Guemo dies in road accident aged 38 | UK news

Celtic say they are “shocked and saddened” by the death of 38-year-old former player Landry N’Guemo. He spent a year at the club and made over 40 appearances.


Friday, June 28, 2024, 09:15, UK

Celtic have paid their last respects to former player Landry N’Guemo, who died at the age of 38.

The Cameroonian The midfielder played a season on loan for the Glasgow club, making over 43 appearances and finishing second behind Rangers in the Scottish Premier League (now known as the Scottish Premiership) in 2010.

Celtic released a statement saying they were “shocked and saddened” after he died in a road accident in his home country.

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“Everyone at Celtic Football Club is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Landry N’Guemo at the young age of 38,” the statement said.

“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Landry’s family and friends during this sad time.”

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After the end of his playing career, N’Guemo returned to French club Nancy to coach the U16 team.

He played more than 40 games for Cameroon.