👀 Why Lumumba wasn't allowed at the World Cup final | OneFootball

What an incredible story of pure passion! Do you still remember Lumumba? The iconic fan of the Democratic Republic of Congo was already there at the Africa Cup of Nations and became a popular subject for the cameras. 

He had actually wanted to support his team in person in Mexico for the decisive playoff final for a World Cup spot against Jamaica. But then came the bitter setback: his visa was denied. So he followed the 120-minute thriller at a public viewing event in his neighborhood in the capital, Kinshasa. Naturally, motionless like a statue for the entire match.

DR Congo actually pulled it off and qualified for a World Cup for the first time in 52 years. He absolutely wants to be there then. It would be such a wonderful story if he could support his team in the stadium again this summer. Those are the stories that make a World Cup. 

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