MIAMI — A heartwarming World Cup story got even better on Friday when Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother touched down in Miami, ready to cheer on her son in person.
Ana Candida Evora made the journey from Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, after the U.S. State Department stepped in and issued her a visa. Her arrival came just days after Vozinha made an emotional plea following his team’s stunning 0-0 draw against Spain — a result that shocked the soccer world and earned the 40-year-old goalkeeper the Player of the Match honor in what was Cape Verde’s debut at the World Cup.
Vozinha expressed his joy at having his mother in the stands but was quick to shift attention back to the game ahead. Cape Verde is set to face Uruguay on Sunday in a match that could bring the team one step closer to advancing to the knockout rounds of the tournament.
