A human statue at DR Congo matches! Fan recreates the pose of a prominent national politician

The Africa Cup of Nations is memorable for fans not just because of the action on the pitch, but also for the passionate supporters who back their teams in unique ways.

Details: At every match involving the Democratic Republic of Congo in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, fan Kuka Muladinga has stunned spectators with his extraordinary dedication.

This Congolese supporter spends the entire 90 minutes of the game standing in a pose that mirrors the legendary prime minister of the country, Patrice Lumumba.

The DR Congo squad itself is having an excellent tournament, notching victories over Botswana (3-0) and Benin (1-0), as well as drawing with Senegal (1-1) to secure second place in the group.

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