Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau is a Congolese professional football goalkeeper who currently plays for Le Havre AC in France. He gained significant recognition for his outstanding performance during the international World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Nigeria, where he made crucial saves in the penalty shootout, helping the Democratic Republic of Congo qualify for the international playoffs. His heroics on the field not only secured a vital victory for his team but also reignited hopes for Congo's return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974.
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Lionel Mpasi-Nzau is highlighted as one of the great revelations of the championship.
Selección peruana | José Carvallo y el Mundial 2026 de los arqueros: por qué el héroe ya no siempre hace goles y el llamado para preparar el relevo de Pedro Gallese
Peru· 2026-07-18
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau made impressive saves during the match.
JCH-2026. Tinchimas Harri — Angliya Kongo DR to‘sig‘idan qiyinchilik bilan o‘tdi – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2026-07-02
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau was involved in a controversial moment with Harry Kane in the penalty area.
Katastrofrubrikerna var skrivna – då räddades England av Kane
Sweden· 2026-07-02
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau made several impressive saves for DR Congo during the match.
Kaptajn Kane sparker England fri af VM-fiasko
Denmark· 2026-07-01
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau was the goalkeeper for the Democratic Republic of Congo, making several crucial saves during the match.
Дубль Кейна приніс Англії вольову перемогу над ДР Конго в 1/16 фіналу на ЧС-2026| Футбол
Ukraine· 2026-07-01
Lionel Mpasi Nzau made several crucial saves, showcasing his skills as a goalkeeper.
Harry Kane rescata a una Inglaterra al borde del abismo en el Mundial 2026
Costa Rica· 2026-07-01
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau was the goalkeeper for Congo DR during the match against Uzbekistan.
O‘zbekiston Kongo DRga mag‘lub bo‘lib, Jahon chempionatini tark etdi (video) – GazetaUzbekistan· 2026-06-28
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau was the goalkeeper for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, making several crucial saves during the match.
Mundial 2026: Colombia suma su segunda victoria consecutiva y avanza a 16vos de Final
Mexico· 2026-06-24
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau was the hero of the match, stopping two penalty shots to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo qualify for the World Cup playoffs.
Mpasi-Nzau sostiene el sueño de la RD del Congo y hunde a Nigeria
Panama· 2025-11-17
