Congo’s Mbokani caught up in Brussels terror attacks

Norwich striker, Dieumerci Mbokani, was caught up in the horrendous terror attacks on Brussels on Tuesday morning.

The Congolese forward, 30, was at Zaventem Airport in the Belgian city at the time of the attacks.

At least 28 people have been killed and dozens injured following a series of explosions this morning.

So far, 15 are thought to have been killed and 55 injured after a rush hour blast at a metro station in Maalbeek close to EU buildings.

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Another 13 are said to have been confirmed dead and 35 injured following an attack on Brussels Zaventem airport — where Mbokaki was — at around 8am on Tuesday.

However, Alex Neil’s Canaries have released a statement on their website stating that Mbokani is unharmed yet shaken by the events.

The statement read: “Norwich City Football Club can confirm Dieumerci Mbokani was at Zaventem Airport in Brussels at the time of this morning’s terror attacks.

“The on-loan Dinamo Kiev striker was unharmed but shaken by the tragic events at the airport, in which a number of people were killed or injured.

“The club is in constant dialogue with Dieumerci, who has now returned home to be with his family.

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