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FIFA World Cup 2026: DR Congo "statue fan" Michel Nkuka spotted at Colombia clash
Zapopan [Mexico] June 24 (ANI): DR Congo fan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, popularly known as the team's 'statue fan', was spotted during his side's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their Group K clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico on Tuesday (local time).According to ESPN FC'S X handle, his stance is inspired by the memorial statue of DR Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in the capital Kinshasa, a gesture
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FOX Sports Digital
· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
Photos: DR Congo statue fan makes World Cup debut in Colombia clash
DR Congo's iconic fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga made his first appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the Leopards' Group K clash against Colombia after missing the team's opener due to an Ebola-related quarantine. The post Photos: DR Congo statue fan makes World Cup debut in Colombia clash appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: England 2-1 Congo DR
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· Jun 24, 2026
LIVE: World Cup fans gather in Bogota to watch Colombia play DRC
Soccer fans gather in Bogota to watch Colombia play DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match. #Colombia #DRCongo #FIFAWorldCup #Bogota #Congo #WorldCup #soccer #football #sports #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
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