After the victory of the Fennecs in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations, the Algerian striker made fun of a supporter who had become cult by his immobile posture in homage to the figure of Congolese independence. But in the end, it is the memory of Patrice Lumumba that wins the match.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
