07/01/2026
Algerian player Mohamed Amoura has com out to apologise After a video of him mocking Lumumba, the Congolese fan who's gestures represent Patrice Lumumba, a symbol of African resistance went viral.
His full words:
"The match against Congo was a big game, very intense, with a lot of tension and emotion on the pitch.
I want to clarify one thing: at that moment, I was not aware of what the person or the symbol in the stands represented. I simply wanted to banter, in a good-natured spirit, with no bad intentions or desire to provoke anyone.
I respect Congo and its team. Honestly, I wish them the best and hope they qualify for the World Cup.
If my attitude could have been misunderstood, I sincerely regret it, because that was absolutely not my intention.
I remain focused on the pitch and on representing my country with pride"
