Incredible: Mboladinga, the Fan Who Watches Matches Like a Statue, Without Moving
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The famous living statue from Congo finally made his World Cup debut on Tuesday. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for posing as a statue of the assassinated Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba throughout the matches, attended his country's game against Colombia after missing the debut against Portugal due to Ebola quarantine requirements. Lumumba Vea, as the elegantly dressed supporter is known for his resemblance to the slain leader, was in his seat about an hour before the match at the Akron Stadium. He wore a bright red jacket and tie, a yellow shirt, and blue pants. When the match began, he remained motionless on a pedestal behind the Congo bench, with his right arm raised.
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