The attacker from Gabon was only 28 years old. The accident occurred in his house in China.
Mourning for Aaron Poupendza: The football professional from Gabon died after a fall from the 11th floor of his house in Hangzhou/China.
This was announced by Gabon’s football association on Wednesday. Poupendza was 28, most recently he was under contract with Zhejiang FC. “The exact circumstances of this drama are still unclear,” reports the state broadcaster Gabon 24, an examination of the accident is underway.
The newly elected Gabonian President Brice Oligui Nguema expressed his condolences: “With great sadness, I found out about Aaron Eboupendza tragic death, a talented center striker who was honored with the Gabonian football”.
Supendza shone in Turkey
Poupendza ran 34 times for Gabon, was a team-mate of the long-time Bundesliga star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. He was under contract with Girondis Bordeaux. At Hatayspor in Turkey, he became top scorer in the 2020/21 season.
Poupendza also played in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the USA. A total of over 18 million euros were paid for him in transfer sums. Most recently, the globetrotter had moved to China.