Famous DR Congo fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea', confirmed he was denied a US visa and missed their World Cup Group K clash against Uzbekistan — his second absence of the tournament.
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DR Congo's iconic 'Living Statue' fan denied US Visa for World Cup group stage clash
Famous DR Congo fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea', confirmed he was denied a US visa and missed their World Cup Group K clash against Uzbekistan — his second absence of the tournament.
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Rory Robinson and Matty Hewitt Senior Sport Central Audience Writer
06:45, 28 Jun 2026Updated 06:48, 28 Jun 2026
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