former FC Cincinnati Forward Aaron Bupenza died in China on Wednesday after falling from the 11th floor of the building, Gaboné’s Football Federation announced in a statement. He was only 28 years old.
Bougendza, who was currently playing for Zheijang FC Chinese According to a statement, the Super League died at his residence. Details of the fall were not shared by the Governing Body.
FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupenza (9) will dribble the ball against CF Montreal on April 13, 2024 at Studsapto. (David Kirouac-Usa Today Sports)
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“Now, the club is fully working with the relevant departments to carry out the investigation,” the statement added.
FC Cincinnati shared a statement online following tragic news that Boupendza has passed away. He played for the club from 2023 to 2024 before signing a two-year contract with the Romanian club.
FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Bupenza (9) responds after missing goals in the second half against the Chicago Fire at TQL Stadium on July 17, 2024. (Katie Stratman-USA Today Sports)
“We are saddened to hear the tragic passage of former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Bupenza earlier today at our home in China,” the statement began.
“Our hearts come to his family, friends and loved ones. He was a beloved member of the FC Cincinnati family. I would like to express my sadness to everyone who knows him.
Bupenza played in the lower layers of France soccer He scored 22 goals in 36 games before spending his breakout season at Süper Lig, Turkish top football league.
FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupenza (9) has been looking at the second half of the New England Revolution at TQL Stadium on June 22, 2024. (Katie Stratman-USA Today Sports)
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“We learned with deep sadness that we played for Hatters Polpaw and the death of Aaron Bupenza, the top scorer in the 2020/21 season,” the club said in a statement from X.
First of all, to his family and loved ones, Zhijiang FC, we provide the will and patience of pathetic dol to his team and our community.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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