A happy ending! Cape Verde hero's mother gets the chance to witness her son's historic match
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The mother of Cape Verde national team goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to travel to the United States and watch her son play at the 2026 World Cup.
Details: The situation drew the attention of the U.S. State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Thanks to their intervention, it was confirmed that she will be granted a visa in time for Cape Verde’s match against Uruguay in Miami.
Earlier, Vozinha revealed that his mother was unable to attend the match against Spain due to visa complications and financial issues related to a security deposit. The story quickly sparked widespread attention.
Now, the problem has been resolved: the required fees have been waived according to official policy, and travel arrangements for the family are already underway. The State Department also confirmed that preparations for the trip are in full swing.
This is a special moment for the 40-year-old goalkeeper. At the start of the tournament, he became one of Cape Verde’s standout stars, helping the team pull off a sensational draw against Spain.
Reminder: As previously reported: A beautiful gesture! US Department wants to make a gift to Vozinha—what's this about?
