The star of the stands, “Lumumba,” is given special recognition
The DR Congo government has shown its gratitude by giving Congolese superfan Michel “Lumumba,” an AFCON 2025 phenomenon in the stands, a Jeep.
A lovely present for the standout performer. Even though Algeria defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo (1-0, a.e.t.) in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Minister of Sports in his nation praised one of the Leopards’ supporters.
According to multiple local newspapers, artist Michel Kuka, sometimes known as “Lumumba,” received a Jeep as a thank you gift.
During this competition in Morocco, Michel Kuka created a stir by remaining still in the grandstand while the Leopards were playing.
One of the symbols of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, this fan is also well-known for his likeness to Patrice Emery Lumumba, one of the founding fathers of Congolese independence.
On the sidelines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s round of 16 match against Les Fennecs, he remarked, “I can’t even leave my room when I’m at the hotel because there’s such a buzz outside.” “I don’t get it. I’m unable to even walk. I get requests for pictures, interviews, and films from everyone. It gives me a sense of pride and sometimes makes me feel happy.
Everywhere I go in Morocco, everything conveys a message and presents a picture of our nation. Our nation takes satisfaction in the fact that Congo prevails.
Michel Kuka was ridiculed by striker Mohammed Amoura and others while in tears during the Leopard’s loss to Algeria in extra time, but the Algerian Federation eventually gave him a kind gesture.
