President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi praised, in a press release published this Monday, September 30, the memory of Mutombo Dikembe who was, for the Head of State, a talented sportsman, a committed citizen and an example of success for youth .
“The Head of State sends, on his behalf and on behalf of the Congolese people, his sincere condolences to his family, his loved ones and his fans in the DRC and around the world.
The President of the Republic pays tribute to this worthy son of the country, philanthropist at heart, who carried high the standard of the DRC and worked for the general interest, particularly in the health and education sectors. , indicates the press release.
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, on a working visit to Hungary, says he learned with sadness of the death of former Congolese professional basketball player and NBA star, Mutombo Dikembe.
Basketball player Mutombo Dikembe, global ambassador of the NBA and member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, died on September 30 at the age of 58 from brain cancer. The announcement was made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
