Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, looks on at Cesaria Evora International Airport near Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, before she begins her journey to the United States, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Davidson Alves
20 Jun 2026 03:56AM
MIAMI, June 19 : Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's remarkable World Cup story took another emotional turn on Friday when his mother arrived in Miami after receiving a U.S. visa, allowing her to watch her son's team face Uruguay on Sunday.Ana Candida Evora travelled from Cape Verde's capital Praia after the U.S. State Department provided her with a visa in the wake of Vozinha's tearful comments following the tournament debutants' shock 0-0 draw with Spain, in which the 40-year-old was named Player of the Match.Vozinha said he was delighted his mother would finally be able to see him play at the World Cup in person, but made it clear he wanted the focus to return to football as Cape Verde prepare for a match that could move them closer to the knockout rounds. (Writing by Julien Pretot in New York, editing by Christian Radnedge)
Source: Reuters
