DR Congo superfan 'Lumumba Vea' denied US visa, misses team's historic World Cup win
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Joe Mewis
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DR Congo superfan Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea' and famous for his iconic 'human statue' pose at matches, was denied a US visa and missed his team's historic World Cup victory over Uzbekistan. The Leopards qualified for the knockout stage for the first time since their 1974 appearance, setting up a last-32 clash against England.
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Twitter / XDR Congo superfan 'Lumumba Vea' denied US visa, misses team's historic World Cup winfourfourtwo.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWhen DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta on Saturday evening, it was a historic moment in the history of the Leopards.
Playing in just their second World Cup, following their infamous, politically charged 1974 appearance when the country was known as Zaire, the three points meant that Sebastien Desabre's side qualified out of Group K, to reach the knockout phase for the first time, where a clash against England awaits.
The victory sparked wild celebrations among the DR Congo faithful in the stands - but their
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