DR Congo faces Uzbekistan with key supporter missing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo is competing against Uzbekistan in a critical match on June 28. The Congolese team is fighting for survival but will be without notable supporter Lumumba Vea, who could not obtain a visa for entry into the United States. Meanwhile, Michel Kuka Mboladinga has an appointment with the US embassy in Belgium next week, raising hopes he may be able to attend a potential round of 16 match. The team's ambassador expressed a desire for Vea to support them in his unique way.
- •DR Congo plays Uzbekistan in a crucial match on June 28.
- •Notable supporter Lumumba Vea is absent due to visa issues.
- •Michel Kuka Mboladinga has a US embassy appointment next week.
- •RDC ambassador hopes for Vea's unique support in future matches.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — DR Congo 🆚 Uzbekistan: Congolese icon missing 🇨🇩🤯
"If there’s one person we expected to see, it’s 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 n...
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