AFCON, Colonialism and Lumumba | Africa Cup of Nations
At the Africa Cup of Nations, one Congolese fan stood motionless in the stands for 90 minutes. Not for a player, but for history. The pose honoured Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s first prime minister, a leader who stood for independence and paid for it with his life. Samantha Johnson looks at the history behind the gesture, and why it still matters.
Published On 17 Jan 2026
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