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Congo Fan Poses as Lumumba Statue at World Cup Match
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga attended Congo’s 1-0 loss to Colombia on Tuesday after gaining attention for similar appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations. He posed motionless as a statue of Patrice Lumumba throughout those earlier games.
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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga attended Congo’s 1-0 loss to Colombia on Tuesday, marking his first appearance at a World Cup match. Mboladinga gained attention during the Africa Cup of Nations by standing motionless for entire games while dressed as a statue of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s assassinated independence leader.
Background on the Appearance The same approach was used at the match against Colombia, according to the report. No additional details were provided about security arrangements or reactions from other spectators.
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