The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup this weekend after intervention from the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for Cape Verde’s match against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami.
“All fees have been waived consistent with official policy,” Jeffries said. “Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami.”
A State Department official told CNN on Thursday that things are “full steam ahead for travel for the game.”
“Consistent with all policies, procedures, and standards, full steam ahead for travel for the game,” the official said.
