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World Cup Spotlight: Congo’s “living statue” Michel Nkuka Mboladinga (Lumumba Vea) finally made his World Cup debut after missing the opener due to Ebola quarantine rules, standing motionless in a red-and-yellow look behind the bench for Congo’s 1-0 loss to Colombia. Congo Football Moment: Colombia edged Congo 1-0 to reach the knockout race, with Daniel Muñoz scoring in the 76th minute and Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi making five early saves. Portugal Star Power (with Congo link): Cristiano Ronaldo bounced back from criticism after Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Congo, scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan to become the first player to score in six World Cups. NBA & Style: AJ Dybantsa was picked first overall by the Washington Wizards, and draft-night fashion got a full “fit check” roundup. Arts & Culture (Congo-born): Jordan Mackampa, born in the Republic of Congo and raised in London, is set to perform at the Alton Arts Festival on July 10.

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Congo fan as living statue of Lumumba makes World Cup debut after Ebola quarantine

Congo fan as living statue of Lumumba makes World Cup debut after Ebola quarantine

Congo’s famous living statue has finally made his World Cup debut. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for posing as a statue of Congo’s assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba for the entirety of games.

Congo’s famous living statue has finally made his World Cup debut. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for posing as a statue of Congo’s assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba for the entirety of games.


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