Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mumImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Vozinha made seven saves against SpainByTom GrundyBBC Sport senior journalistPublished11 minutes agoVozinha, the goalkeeper whose heroics helped Cape Verde earn a draw against Spain, is set to be reunited with his mother ahead of their next game against Uruguay on Sunday.The 40-year-old told reporters after Monday’s player-of-the-match performance that his mum had been unable to attend the World Cup because of the high cost of obtaining a US visa.But according to US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries,, external the visa fees have now been waived and arrangements are being made for her to travel to Miami.
“No mother should miss the chance to see her child make history,” stated Jeffries on X.
“I spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and asked the State Department to do everything in its power to ensure that his mother can attend Cape Verde’s next match.
“It is a privilege to announce that Vozinha’s mom will be able to secure a visa in time to attend the game this Sunday against Uruguay. All fees have been waived consistent with official policy. Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami.
“I thank Secretary Rubio, US State Department officials, the government of Cape Verde and Fifa for working together to make this possible,” added the Brooklyn Congressman.
A US State Department official later added: “We can confirm our visa team in Praia is in close touch with her and providing the needed services.”
Cape Verde is one of five countries participating in the tournament whose citizens are required by the US government to pay a refundable visa deposit of around £11,000, although fans with match tickets were exempted from the rule in May.
