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Congo superfan goes viral standing in for team's biggest fan at Atlanta World Cup
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1:17Now PlayingWhen Congo DR's most famous superfan was denied a visa to attend the team's match in Atlanta, Enock Kabwende stepped up, put on the iconic Congolese suit and struck the living statue pose in his honor.
The moment went viral, and Congo advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time in the country's World Cup history. "We're Congolese, we have to step up for everything," Kabwende said.
Now he's got his eyes on Wednesday's match against England at Atlanta Stadium.
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