Cameroonian footballer Landry Nguemo tragically passed away on Thursday at the age of 38 in a road accident near Yaoundé. Nguemo, who scored three goals in 42 appearances for the Indomitable Lions, had retired from football in 2020.
The accident happened a few kilometers from Yaoundé when Nguemo’s car, driven by his chauffeur, collided with a sand truck. Both Nguemo and his chauffeur died instantly.
Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation and Nguemo’s former teammate, expressed his sorrow on social media.
Throughout his career, Nguemo played for several clubs, including French sides Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux, both of which extended their deepest condolences.
Nguemo began his professional career at Nancy-Lorraine in France, signing his first contract at 19.
He later played for Girondins de Bordeaux and AS Saint-Etienne before moving to the Turkish and Norwegian leagues. After retiring, he returned to Nancy to work as a youth coach.
