India, June 28 -- Congo will take on Uzbekistan in a crucial World Cup group-stage match on Saturday, June 27, with a place in the Round of 32 still within reach.

However, one of the team's most recognizable supporters, "Lumumba Vea," will not be present to cheer on Les Leopards from the stands.

According to Reuters, Vea, whose real name is Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, was denied a visa to enter the United States. The exact reason behind the decision has not been disclosed.

The setback comes only days after Mboladinga finally made it to the World Cup following an earlier delay caused by travel restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He was in attendance at Guadalajara Stadium for DR Congo's 1-0 loss...