Former Celtic player dies in road accident aged 38

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Celtic have paid tribute to former player Landry N’Guemo, who has died at the age of 38.

The Cameroonian midfielder played one season on loan at the Glasgow club, making more than 43 appearances and finishing in second place in 2010 to Rangers in the Scottish Premier League – now known as the Scottish Premiership.

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

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“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 statement read.

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


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N’Guemo returned to French club Nancy to coach the under-16s team following the end of his playing career.

He made more than 40 appearances for Cameroon.

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