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Michel Nkuka Mbodilanga

DR Congolese football supporter

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  • Jun 28

    DR Congo’s famed 'Lumumba Vea' superfan misses World Cup win over Uzbekistan due to US visa denial, but an impersonator steps in

    Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the motionless superfan known as 'Lumumba Vea', could not get a US visa for DR Congo's decisive group-stage match. Enock Kabwende, a 28-year-old look-alike, carried the tribute as the Leopards beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach the last 32.

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