Gabonese Striker Aaron Boupendza Dies at 28 After Fall from 11th Floor in Hangzhou, China

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 04:45 PM

Aaron Boupendza, a 28-year-old Gabonese international striker, has died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in Hangzhou, China, according to the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT). Boupendza was playing for Zhejiang FC in the Chinese Super League at the time of his death, having joined the club from Rapid Bucharest in January. Boupendza had a notable career, having played for clubs in France, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United States with FC Cincinnati, and Romania before his move to China. He was remembered for his performance at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, where he represented Gabon and was the top scorer in the 2020-21 Turkish Super League season. The circumstances surrounding Boupendza's death remain unclear, and an investigation is underway to determine the details of the incident. In his brief time with Zhejiang FC, he made 6 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. The Zhejiang FC team played a match shortly after his death, ending in a 2-2 draw against Meizhou Hakka. Gabon's President Brice Oligui Nguema expressed his condolences, describing Boupendza as a talented center-forward who brought honor to Gabonese football.

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