Romelu Lukaku loses father

Condolences pour in for Belgian professional footballer, Romelu Lukaku on the demise of his father, Roger Lukaku.
Romelu Lukaku shared the news of his father’s passing via an Instagram post highlighting their strong bond.

Romelu Lukaku Pays Heartfelt Tribute To His Father
His heartfelt post expressed gratitude for his father’s guidance and support.
Additionally, the footballer mentioned how his father protected and guided him like no one else could.
The post conveyed Lukaku’s deep sorrow and emotional pain, but also his faith that God will give him the strength to cope with the loss.
Read post below……
Thank you for teaching me everything i know. I’m forever grateful and appreciate you
Life will never be the same.Protecting and guiding me like no else could I won’t be the same.The pain and tears are flowing big time
But God will give me the strength to get myself back together.Merci pour toutRoger Menama LukakuVieux Roy (for his friends)Mon Papa
During his lifetime, Roger Lukaku was a Congolese former footballer who played as a forward.
Born on June 6, 1967, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, he had a notable career playing for several clubs, including:
– KV Oostende: A Belgian First Division side where he played in 1998
– KV Mechelen: A Belgian club where he played after returning from Turkey
– Germinal Ekeren: A club where he played before joining KV Mechelen.
Roger Lukaku represented the Zaire national team in several international competitions, including the 1994 and 1996 African Cup of Nations finals.
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