Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Overjoyed as Mother Secures World Cup Visa to Attend Tournament
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha expressed his joy on Thursday after his mother, Ana Candida Evora, obtained a US visa to watch him play against Uruguay in the World Cup.
Vozinha, 40, was instrumental in Cape Verde's 0-0 draw with Spain, earning him the Player of the Match award. However, he was emotional after the match as his mother was unable to attend due to visa costs, and he had recently lost his grandparents.
Evora is now en route to the US from Praia and will attend the match at Miami Stadium on Sunday. Vozinha emphasized the importance of family support, stating that having his mother, father, and brother present means a lot to him.
Cape Verde citizens previously faced stringent US visa requirements, including bonds of up to $15,000, but this was waived for World Cup ticket holders.
Vozinha's recent performance has significantly boosted his social media following, from 50,000 to 13.7 million Instagram followers.
When asked about potential distractions, midfielder Deroy Duarte said the team is happy for Vozinha, describing him as a "very good guy" whose life has been changed by the World Cup.
Vozinha prefers to focus on the upcoming match, stating, "We are here because of football, the national team, and the World Cup." Cape Verde will face Uruguay on Sunday.
Vozinha, 40, was instrumental in Cape Verde's 0-0 draw with Spain, earning him the Player of the Match award. However, he was emotional after the match as his mother was unable to attend due to visa costs, and he had recently lost his grandparents.
Evora is now en route to the US from Praia and will attend the match at Miami Stadium on Sunday. Vozinha emphasized the importance of family support, stating that having his mother, father, and brother present means a lot to him.
Cape Verde citizens previously faced stringent US visa requirements, including bonds of up to $15,000, but this was waived for World Cup ticket holders.
Vozinha's recent performance has significantly boosted his social media following, from 50,000 to 13.7 million Instagram followers.
When asked about potential distractions, midfielder Deroy Duarte said the team is happy for Vozinha, describing him as a "very good guy" whose life has been changed by the World Cup.
Vozinha prefers to focus on the upcoming match, stating, "We are here because of football, the national team, and the World Cup." Cape Verde will face Uruguay on Sunday.
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