US EditionPatrice Lumumba Look-Alike at AFCON Revives the Revolutionary Icon’s Legacy
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DRC: "Lumumba Vea", in addition to a symbol, an icon was born! PMaki media image game 08/01/2026 - 18:52 Corps Michel Kuka Mbolandinga was clearly the great success of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in this 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), eclipsing the elimination of the Leopards for their 22nd participation.
How “Lumumba Vea” stole the show at AFCON
DR Congo’s AFCON 2025 journey ended in extra-time heartbreak against Algeria, but one supporter left the tournament as an unforgettable symbol. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, nicknamed “Lumumba Vea,” captivated fans by standing motionless throughout every match, arm raised in tribute to independence hero Patrice Lumumba. His silent ritual, echoing a statue of Lumumba in Kinshasa, turned […]
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