For its part, Gabon’s football federation (Fegafoot) announced the news of his death on social media, the BBC reports.
“Boupendza is remembered as a great striker who made his mark during the [Afcon] in Cameroon,” the statement said. “Fegafoot and the Gabonese football family offer their sincere condolences to his family.”
Zheijang FC said in a statement on Instagram that Boupendza “passed away at his residence” and offered condolences to his family.
“At present, the club is fully cooperating with the relevant departments in the investigation,” the team said.
A fan holds a T-shirt with the name of Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza during the Chinese Super League football match between Zhejiang FC and Meizhou Hakka in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, on April 16, 2025. Boupendza, 28, who played for Zhejiang FC, died on April 16 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China. (AFP via Getty)
Boupendza had 35 international appearances on Gabon’s national team, scoring eight goals since 2016, according to a profile page on a website tracking national soccer team players.
But he also had a long career playing for teams all over the world. Boupendza played for clubs in France, Turkey, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, the United States and Saudi Arabia, NBC News notes.
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