DR Congo fan ‘Lumumba Vea’ becomes World Cup star in the stands

Iconic fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga arrived late at the World Cup but brings a unique presence in the stands in a tribute to his country's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba

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