Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha delivered a heroic performance, keeping a clean sheet against Spain and securing his country's first World Cup point on their debut. Vozinha revealed his mother was unable to attend the match in Atlanta due to the high cost of a US visa and a required returnable bond of up to $15,000. The 40-year-old goalkeeper expressed emotional sadness over his mother's absence and the loss of his grandparents, who were significant figures in his life. Despite the personal disappointment, Vozinha, who was named man of the match, shared his pride in his team's unity and their determination to compete at the World Cup. Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, are set to face Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in their upcoming group stage matches. In fullCape Verde hero in tears as mother couldn’t afford US visa to watch him at World Cup 2026Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Tearful Cape Verde keeper explains why his mother couldn’t watch him at World Cup
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha delivered a heroic performance, keeping a clean sheet against Spain and securing his country's first World Cup point on their debut. Vozinha revealed his mother was unable to attend the match in Atlanta due to the high cost of a US visa and a required returnable bond of up to $15,000. The 40-year-old goalkeeper expressed emotional sadness over his mother's absence and the loss of his grandparents, who were significant figures in his life. Despite the personal disappointment, Vozinha, who was named man of the match, shared his pride in his team's unity and their determination to compete at the World Cup. Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, are set to face Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in their upcoming group stage matches. In fullCape Verde hero in tears as mother couldn’t afford US visa to watch him at World Cup 2026Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
