Stephen Dunmoye
Gabon forward, Aaron Boupendza has died at 28 following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China.
Boupendza, who joined Zhejiang FC earlier this year, was in good form with four goals in six matches.
According to a statement released by FEGAFOOT, “At 28, Boupendza is remembered as a great striker who left a lasting impression at the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
“Trained at CF Mounana and Bordeaux in France, the Gabonese striker joined the Chinese league after a brief spell in Romania.
“FEGAFOOT and the great family of Gabonese soccer offer their biological family their sincere condolences in this difficult time.”
“Authorities in China have launched an investigation to find out whether the fall was an accident, suicide, or the result of foul play, media reports in Romania said.According to Gabon President, Brice Oligui Nguema.
“It is with great sadness that I learn of the tragic death of Aaron Boupendza, a talented centre-forward who brought honour to Gabonese soccer.
“I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends. May God bless his soul”.
There was no official confirmation of the cause of death.The forward played for several clubs in France, Turkey, Qatar, the United States and China.
