Real Madrid Star Eduardo Camavinga Returns to Roots with Emotional Visit to Angola

On December 23, 2025, Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga made a heartfelt return to Angola, the country of his birth, during the holiday season.

The 23-year-old French international, born in a refugee camp in Miconge, Cabinda province, to Congolese parents fleeing civil war, arrived in Luanda to spend Christmas with family and engage in philanthropic activities

Camavinga, who moved to France at age two and rose to stardom through Rennes before joining Real Madrid in 2021, was warmly received upon landing at Luanda's international airport. He expressed joy at reconnecting with his birthplace: "I was born here. It's always a pleasure to be with all of you and the Angolan people." His itinerary included a high-profile meeting at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, where he appeared alongside his parents, Celestino and Sofia