Sh*ck In Football World As Roger Lukaku, Ex-Player And Father Of Romelu Lukaku, Dies

Roger Lukaku, father of Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku, has passed away at the age of 58.

Romelu confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional tribute on social media.

Sharing a childhood photo with his father, the Belgian striker wrote:

Thank you for teaching me everything I know. I’m forever grateful and will always appreciate you. Life will never be the same.

You protected and guided me like no one else could. I’ll never be the same without you.

The pain and tears are overwhelming, but I trust God will give me the strength to pull myself together. Merci pour tout, Roger Menama Lukaku — Vieux Roy to your friends, Mon Papa.”

Like his son, Roger Lukaku was also a footballer. After moving to Belgium, he played for Koninklijke Rupel Boom FC before going on to represent KV Oostende, Seraing, Germinal Ekeren, and KV Mechelen during his career.