Mbokani was caught up in the 2016 Brussels bombings , alongside his international teammate Cédric Bakambu . Though both escaped unscathed , Mbokani was reportedly left " shaken " . In the aftermath of this , after being sanctioned for missing a game as a result , he retired from international football with 31 caps . However , he returned to DR Congo 's squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon , and he was recalled to the national team in March 2019 , although he withdrew due to injury
2016 Brussels bombings
2016 Brussels bombings
Dieumerci Mbokani