Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
Summary
Vozinha, Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, helped his team draw against Spain in their first World Cup match. After difficulties in getting a US visa for his mother, officials have waived the fees and are arranging for her to attend Cape Verde’s next game against Uruguay.Key Facts
- Vozinha is 40 years old and played a key role in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain.
- His mother could not attend the World Cup initially because visa fees were too high.
- US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries helped get the visa fees waived.
- Arrangements are being made for Vozinha’s mother to travel to Miami for the game against Uruguay.
- Cape Verde’s players and officials worked with the US State Department and FIFA to make the reunion possible.
- Cape Verde is one of five countries whose citizens must pay a large refundable visa deposit to enter the US, but fans with tickets were exempted.
- Vozinha has played professional football in several countries and is now with a Portuguese team called Chaves.
- He became the oldest player to appear in a nation’s first-ever World Cup match.
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