Cameroonian footballer Landry Nguemo has tragically passed away at 38 in a road accident near Yaoundé.
The incident occurred when Nguemo’s car, driven by his chauffeur, collided with a sand truck a few kilometers from the city.
Both Nguemo and his chauffeur lost their lives at the scene.
Nguemo had a notable career, making 42 appearances for the Cameroonian national team, scoring three goals.
He retired from professional football in 2020.
Throughout his career, he played for clubs such as Nancy-Lorraine in France, where he started at the age of 19, and later joined Girondins de Bordeaux and AS Saint-Etienne.
He also had stints in the Turkish and Norwegian leagues. After retiring, Nguemo returned to Nancy, where he served as a youth coach, sharing his experience and knowledge with younger players.
The tragic news prompted an outpouring of grief from the football community.
Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation and Nguemo’s former teammate, expressed deep sorrow on social media.
Clubs like Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux, where Nguemo had played, extended their heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
