Napoli star mourns father's death ahead of Sporting clash | OneFootball

Roger Menama Lukaku, former Congolese international forward and father of Romelu Lukaku, forward for Napoli, passed away on Sunday, September 28, in his hometown of Kinshasa, at the age of 58. During his playing career, Roger played for various clubs in Belgium, notably Mechelen, Germinal Ekeren, Oostende, and Seraing. He also had a stint with Gençlerbirligi in Turkey.

His death sparked emotional reactions in the football world. Romelu Lukaku shared an emotional farewell message on social media, stating he was deeply grateful for the teachings, protection, and support received from his father throughout his life.

"Thank you for teaching me everything I know. I will be eternally grateful and appreciate you. Life will never be the same. You protected and guided me like no one else. I will never be the same. The pain and tears flow incessantly, but God will give me the strength to rebuild myself. Thank you for everything," wrote the Napoli forward.

The Sporting will return to the field only next Wednesday, October 1, against Napoli. The match, part of the second round of the Champions League, against the team led by Antonio Conte - who has a major headache for the match - will be played at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium at 8:00 PM.

Romelu Lukaku has been injured since the start of the season and has yet to play any minutes in official competitions. The 32-year-old player, crucial in Napoli's Serie A title, will not be available for the clash against the Alvalade Club.

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