Lumumba Vea to Be Paid 2,000 euros per AFCON MATCH.
Lumumba Vea Has Been Officially Allowed To Stay In Morocco Untill The Final AFCON Matches.The Iconic African Football Fan Will Attend Matches And Be Paid 2000 Euros Per Match.
Moroccan authorities have extended a special invitation to Congolese superfan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, widely known as "Lumumba Vea," allowing him to remain in the country through the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament
The fan gained international fame during the event for his unique tribute to DR Congo's independence hero, Patrice Lumumba, by standing motionless in the stands for entire matches—sometimes up to 120 minutes—dressed in period attire and mimicking the leader's iconic statue pose.
His stoic displays of national pride, captured in viral videos and photos, turned him into a symbol of resilience and passion at the tournament hosted in Morocco, drawing applause from fellow supporters, media outlets, and even the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Social media buzzed with reports that Lumumba Vea would attend all remaining matches, including the final, and receive a payment of €2,000 per game as an unofficial AFCON ambassador.
Posts on platforms like Facebook and X amplified these claims, portraying the extension as a gesture of appreciation from Moroccan officials for his positive impact on the tournament's atmosphere.
However, sources close to the story suggested the financial incentive ranged from $2,000 to $4,000 per match, fueling widespread speculation and turning the fan into an even bigger online sensation amid the competition's knockout stages
