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The Democratic Republic of Congo is fighting for survival against Uzbekistan at 1:30 a.m. this Sunday. A crucial match in which the Congolese will need all their strength.

But one will be missing.

Indeed, the famous supporter “Lumumba Vea” will not be there. The reason? He did not obtain his visa to enter the United States, L'Équipe reports.

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However, Michel Kuka Mboladinga has an appointment with the US embassy in Belgium at the start of the week.

The situation could be resolved before a possible next match, in the round of 16.

RDC ambassador Kapinga Yvette Ngandu said on the matter: “I hope he will be able to bring his own unique way of supporting the team.” 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.

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