Ex-Cameroonian Footballer Landry Nguemo Passes Away in Tragic Road Accident

• Former Cameroonian footballer, Landry Nguemo, has tragically died at the age of 38 in a road accident in his homeland
• The ex-Indomitable Lions star’s car was involved in a ghastly accident with a sand truck, killing him and his chauffeur
• Nguemo, who started his career in France, scored three goals for the Indomitable Lions before retiring back in 2020

Former Cameroon international, Landry Nguemo, has died after a car accident in his home country.

The 38-year-old former Bordeaux player, whose professional career began at Nancy-Lorraine in France, was said to have passed away near Yaoundé when his car collided with a sand truck.

According to Africa News, Nguemo, who scored three goals in 42 appearances for the Indomitable Lions, and his chauffeur died on the spot.

Heavyweight broadcaster Robert Marawa, the voice of sports media in South Africa, celebrates 49th birthday

Boxing

The deceased ex-footballer played for several clubs during his career, including French sides, Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux, and also Celtic in Scotland.

Until his death, Nguemo, who participated in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments for Cameroon and was on the losing team in the 2008 final against Egypt, was working as a youth coach with French side, Nancy.

FECAFOOT pays tribute to Nguemo

Meanwhile, the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has extended its deepest condolences to Nguemo’s family, friends, and the football community after his death, ESPN reports.

FECAFOOT president and four-time Africa Footballer of the Year, Samuel Eto'o, also expressed his sorrow and sadness of the demise of his former teammate after hearing about his passing.

Ngeumo’s former clubs, including Celtic, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, and Nancy have all sent their condolences to the family of the 38-year-old following his tragic passing on Thursday, June 27.

Ranking the 10 best attacking trios in football history

Football

Eto’o and Sports Minister put aside friction

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Eto'o and Cameroon's Sports Minister, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, seemed to have put aside the disagreement between them for a moment during the game against Cape Verde.

The Indomitable Lions produced their best performance amid the chaos in Cameroonian football to beat Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finalists, Cape Verde in Yaoundé on June 8 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.

A brace from veteran forward, Vincent Aboubakar, and strikes from Michael Ngadeu and Nouhou Tolo, were enough as Cameroon's national team secured an important 4-1 qualifier victory in a game at home.