FOOTBALL star Lomana Tresor LuaLua was last night mourning the death of his 18-month-
son — after the news was kept from him by officials for TWO WEEKS.
The tot died in Britain on January 20 from a mystery illness.
But Congolese chiefs did not tell their captain to avoid distracting him as he played in the African Cup of Nations.
They only broke the news after the Democratic Republic of Congo lost their quarter final to hosts Egypt.
Shocked Portsmouth star LuaLua, 25, flew home from the tournament 24 hours early.
The tot died in Britain on January 20 from a mystery illness.
But Congolese chiefs did not tell their captain to avoid distracting him as he played in the African Cup of Nations.
They only broke the news after the Democratic Republic of Congo lost their quarter final to hosts Egypt.
Shocked Portsmouth star LuaLua, 25, flew home from the tournament 24 hours early.