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16-04-2025
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Former FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza dead after reportedly falling from his apartment building in China
Former FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza died Wednesday. He was 28. Boupendza's death was confirmed by his former team, who called Boupendza "a loved member of the FC Cincinnati family." We are saddened to hear of the tragic passing of former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza earlier today at his home in China. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. He was a loved member of the FC Cincinnati family, and we offer our condolences to all who… — FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) April 16, 2025 Boupendza died after reportedly falling out of his 11th story apartment in China, according to a statement from the Gabonese Football Federation. Boupendza was playing for Zhejiang Professional FC at the time of his death. He appeared in the team's 3-2 loss to Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday, picking up an assist in the defeat. Officials are investigating the nature of Boupendza's death. Boupendza, who was born in Gabon, joined FC Cincinnati in 2023. He appeared in 24 games with the club between 2023 and 2024, scoring seven goals and picking up one assist. Boupendza missed time in 2024 after breaking his jaw in an off-field incident in April. Boupendza reportedly broke his jaw after getting into a fight with a professional boxer outside a bar, according to The Athletic. That August, FC Cincinnati terminated Boupendza's contract with the team. Boupendza briefly spent time with the Romanian club Rapid Bucuresti after leaving FC Cincinnati. He signed a deal to play for Zhejiang in February.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Former FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza dead after reportedly falling from his apartment building in China
Former FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza dead after reportedly falling from his apartment building in China Aaron Boupendza died after reportedly falling from his apartment building. (Photo by) (Jeff Dean via Getty Images) Former FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza died Wednesday. He was 28. Boupendza's death was confirmed by his former team, who called Boupendza "a loved member of the FC Cincinnati family." Boupendza died after reportedly falling out of his 11th story apartment in China, according to a statement from the Gabonese Football Federation. Boupendza was playing for Zhejiang Professional FC at the time of his death. He appeared in the team's 3-2 loss to Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday, picking up an assist in the defeat. Advertisement Officials are investigating the nature of Boupendza's death. Boupendza, who was born in Gabon, joined FC Cincinnati in 2023. He appeared in 24 games with the club between 2023 and 2024, scoring seven goals and picking up one assist. Boupendza missed time in 2024 after breaking his jaw in an off-field incident in April. Boupendza reportedly broke his jaw after getting into a fight with a professional boxer outside a bar, according to The Athletic. That August, FC Cincinnati terminated Boupendza's contract with the team. Boupendza briefly spent time with the Romanian club Rapid Bucuresti after leaving FC Cincinnati. He signed a deal to play for Zhejiang in February.
Reuters
16-04-2025
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- Reuters
Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28
April 16 (Reuters) - Gabon forward Aaron Boupendza has died at 28 following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) said on Wednesday. Boupendza, who joined Zhejiang FC earlier this year, was in good form with four goals in six matches. "At 28, Boupendza is remembered as a great striker who left a lasting impression at the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon (in 2022)," FEGAFOOT said in a statement. "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 his 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. There was no official confirmation for the cause of death. "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," Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema said. "I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends. May God bless his soul." The forward played for several clubs in France, Turkey, Qatar, the United States and China.
