Racism Row At Afcon: Algeria Mocks DR Congo Fan & Lumumba Tribute | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

AFCON’s celebration of African football has been rocked by controversy after Algeria’s win over DR Congo triggered a backlash. Following the Round of 16 clash, Algerian forward Mohamed Amoura and sections of Algerian media mocked a Congolese fan who went viral for standing motionless during matches. This was a powerful tribute to Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo’s first Prime Minister and an iconic anti-colonial leader. What began as a footballing moment has now snowballed into allegations of racism, disrespect, and historical insensitivity, sparking outrage across Africa. Rupha Ramani breaks down how a gesture meant to honour Africa’s past became the centre of a diplomatic and cultural storm and why this controversy goes far beyond the final scoreline. 

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