Gabon Footballer Aaron Boupendza Dies After 11th Floor Fall in China

Gabonese footballer Aaron Boupendza has died at age 28 after falling from the 11th floor of his apartment building in China, where he was playing for Zhejiang FC. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death, considering possibilities of accident, suicide, or foul play, with reports indicating his brother was present and may be questioned. Boupendza was in good form with Zhejiang, scoring four goals in six games, and was previously the top scorer in Turkey's Super Lig. He played for clubs in France, Turkey, Qatar, the United States, Romania, and China, and made 35 appearances for the Gabon national team, leaving a strong legacy in African football. Tributes have poured in from the Gabonese Football Federation, President Brice Oligui Nguema, former club Hatayspor, and fellow footballers. The football community mourns his untimely passing as investigations continue.