Di arrival for United States of Edelfan Lumumba Vea, one supporter from Democratic Republic of Congo, don turn to big national matter. E go miss di opening match against Portugal, but afta dat, e go join im fellow fans to do im famous ‘statue’ style.
Lumumba Vea na one big figure for Congo stadium. E dey stand like statue for di whole 90 minutes—no dey sing, no clap, no jump. Even when im team score or concede, e no move. E just stand for im podium, right hand up, eyes fixed.
Dis im ritual don make am famous. One resident for Wolfsburg even mock am, but with help from di president, di matter don settle. Now, di fan go fit travel to di World Cup.
Di story show how passion for football fit take different shape. For Congo, Lumumba Vea be symbol of loyalty wey no be like di usual noise.
