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Viral DR Congo fan will not attend World Cup play-off in Mexico due to visa issues
- Lumumba Vea will not attend DR Congo's World Cup playoff in Mexico due to visa issues, missing the Jamaica match.
- Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as Lumumba Vea, gained online fame for his outfits and pose during matches.
- The visa delay meant he attempted expedited processing, including a stop in Addis Ababa, but it proved insufficient.
- A source close to Kuka Mboladinga said the issue centered on bank statements required in the application.
- He returned to Kinshasa and said he would support the Leopards from home.
- DR Congo reached the inter-confederation playoff by defeating Nigeria to advance in African qualifying.
- They are seeking a second World Cup appearance, having previously qualified in 1974 when the country was Zaire.
- Lumumba Vea expressed regrets about missing the match on social media.
- The fan’s story highlights issues fans may face traveling to global events, including visa delays.
- Lumumba Vea has become a symbol linked to DR Congo's World Cup campaign and fan culture.
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