Mboladinga, the well-known fan of the Democratic Republic of Congo, will not be able to take his place in the stands at the World Cup due to the increasingly restrictive visa policies of the United States. According to reports in the British press, Mboladinga's visa application was rejected.
Known for his colorful suits and thick-rimmed glasses, Mboladinga remains motionless throughout the match, reenacting the statue-like pose of assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961.
The Congolese fan previously took part in the official delegation at the initiative of President Felix Tshisekedi during a match played in Mexico, which Colombia won 1-0, and supported his team from the stands.