Former Main League Soccer Participant and Member of the Nationwide Gabon crew Aaron Boupendza He has died, confirmed the Gabóne Soccer Federation (FEGAFOOT) on Wednesday, April 16. He was 28 years previous.
Boupendza fell from the 11th ground of his house constructing in China, in keeping with Fegafoot, the governing physique of soccer in his nation of origin.
Boupendza was taking part in for the Chinese language membership of the Tremendous League Zhejiang FC after FC Cincinnati ended its contract on the finish of final 12 months.
“We’re unhappy to take heed to the tragic dying of the previous eaves of FC Cincinnati, Aaron Boupendza, in the present day at his residence in China,” stated the MLS membership in a press release. “Our hearts are along with his household, pals and teammates. He was a pricey member of the FC Cincinnati household, and we provide our condolences to all who knew him.”
It’s unknown what triggered Boupendza to fall and there has not been affirmation of his reason behind dying. Police are investigating dying as “suspicious”, in keeping with a report from TMZ.
Boupendza scored seven objectives and had two assists in 24 common season of Cincinnati, serving to the membership win the East Convention and the Supporter’s Defend in 2023.
His mandate additionally got here with some controversy, because the striker suffered a damaged jaw in a bar battle with an area skilled boxer in April 2024. The harm stored him out of the sphere for a while and Cincinnati let him go in August after he misplaced “a number of weeks” of follow, in keeping with follow, in keeping with follow. Cincinnati inquiring.
“At age 28, Boupendza is remembered as an excellent striker who left a long-lasting impression within the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon [in 2022]”Fegafoot stated in a press release.” Skilled in CF Mounana and Bordeaux in France, the Gabóne striker joined the Chinese language league after a quick interval in Romania. Fegafoot and the good Gabonese soccer household provide their organic household their honest condolences at this troublesome time. “
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President of Gabon Brice Oligui Nguema He additionally issued a press release sharing his disappointment for the dying of the nationwide crew member, who spent seven years taking part in for his nation of origin.
“It’s with nice disappointment that I discover out in regards to the tragic dying of Aaron Boupendza, a gifted entrance middle that introduced honor to Gabóne soccer,” he stated by way of X. “I provide my honest condolences to his household and pals. Could God bless his soul.”
Boupendza performed for 12 golf equipment worldwide since he turned knowledgeable in 2015 at age 19. He scored 89 objectives all through his profession within the membership and eight extra for Gabon on the worldwide stage.