DR Congo fan holds ‘Lumumba pose’ for full AFCON match

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 29, 2025 at 02:12 PM
DR Congo fan holds ‘Lumumba pose’ for full AFCON match

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During the DR Congo vs. Senegal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match on Saturday, December 29, 2025, a DR Congo fan, nicknamed ‘Lumumba,’ stood motionless in the stands for the entire duration of the game. The fan adopted a pose mirroring a statue of Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first prime minister and a key figure in its independence movement. The fan's action was a visible display of support for the DR Congo team and a tribute to Lumumba's legacy. The event took place at the AFCON match venue.

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