Overview
- Lukaku confirmed the passing of Roger Menama Lukaku in a personal Instagram post, calling the loss devastating and saying life will never be the same.
- The Belgian FA issued condolences to the Lukaku family, and high-profile figures including Rio Ferdinand and Jeremy Doku responded with messages of support.
- Napoli released a statement of solidarity from club leadership, coaching staff and teammates, expressing grief over Roger Lukaku’s passing.
- Roger Lukaku, a former centre-forward, played for Belgian sides including KV Mechelen and KV Oostende and represented Zaire, now DR Congo.
- The announcement followed Napoli’s 2-1 defeat to Milan, as coverage noted Lukaku remains under contract at Napoli and is currently out injured with a projected return in late November or early December.