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 was the hero of the match, stopping two penalty shots to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo qualify for the World Cup playoffs.
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