Roger Lukaku 1967 – 2025

Biography

Roger Lukaku was a Congolese association football player whose athletic career connected him to the vibrant sports culture of his native Kinshasa. Born on June 6, 1967, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital city, Roger grew up during a formative period in the nation’s football history. His life was rooted in Kinshasa, the city where he was born and where he would ultimately spend his entire existence.

Throughout his life, Roger contributed to the football community that has long been central to Congolese culture and identity. As a player, he was part of a tradition of athletes who helped shape the sport’s development in their country. His presence in Congolese football reflected the passion and dedication that characterizes the nation’s sporting legacy.

Roger Lukaku passed away on September 28, 2025, in his hometown of Kinshasa, at the age of 58. His life spanned nearly six decades marked by his connection to the game he played and the community he called home. He is remembered as part of Congo’s football heritage, a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of players and fans throughout the nation.