{"id":63764,"date":"2026-01-31T19:32:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T19:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/lumumba-honoured-as-afcon-2025s-biggest-fan"},"modified":"2026-01-31T22:18:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T22:18:03","slug":"lumumba-honoured-as-afcon-2025s-biggest-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/lumumba-honoured-as-afcon-2025s-biggest-fan","title":{"rendered":"Lumumba Honoured as AFCON 2025\u2019S Biggest Fan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. <\/strong> <\/span>Michel Kuka, affectionately known as Lumumba, experienced a moment of a lifetime when he was officially honoured as the biggest fan of AFCON 2025. The recognition came from none other than His Excellency M. Rachid Agassim, Ambassador of Morocco to the DRC, who personally presented him with a priceless piece of football history.<\/p>\n<p>Lumumba received the iconic jersey worn by Zaire during the 1974 World Cup, a gift that left him both humbled and overjoyed. For a man whose love for the game has always been pure and unwavering, this first-ever award was a surreal validation of his passion and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the occasion, Lumumba described it as proof that destiny has a plan. What began as a lifelong admiration for football transformed into public recognition, a moment he never imagined but will cherish forever\u2014a reminder that dedication and love for the beautiful game never go unnoticed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mauritius<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. Michel Kuka, affectionately known as Lumumba, experienced a moment of a lifetime when he was officially honoured as the biggest fan of AFCON 2025. The recognition came from none other than His Excellency M. 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