Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup
Summary
The mother of Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha has received a visa to enter the United States and attend her son’s World Cup match in Miami. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries helped arrange the visa and waived the usual fees so she could travel in time for the game against Uruguay.Key Facts
- Vozinha is Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper and a standout player in the World Cup.
- His mother, Ana Candida Evora, was initially unable to get a U.S. visa due to the cost.
- The visa was approved after House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened and urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- All visa fees were waived to help Evora travel.
- She will be reunited with Vozinha in Miami before Cape Verde’s next match.
- Cape Verde played a 0-0 draw against Spain in their first World Cup game.
- The upcoming match is against Uruguay on Sunday in Group H.
- Jeffries thanked the U.S. State Department, Cape Verde’s government, and FIFA for their cooperation.
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