DR Congo captain Lomana LuaLua left Cairo on Sunday after he found out about his son's death, the African Cup of Nations official website said.

The Portsmouth striker flew to England ahead of the original departure date for the Congo delegation.

Congolese officials kept news of LuaLua's son a secret since January 20th as not to affect the player during the team's African campaign.

Congo were eliminated from the African Cup after losing to hosts Egypt 4-1 in the quarter-finals on Friday.

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