Mother of Vozinha, goalkeeper from Cape Verde, travels to complete a visa to go to the USA; VIDEO
Mother of Vozinha, Cape Verde's goalkeeper, travels to complete a visa to go to the USA
Ana Candida Évora, mother of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, traveled from her city, São Vicente, to the capital of Cape Verde, Praia, this Wednesday (17) to complete the necessary documentation to travel to the United States.
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Ana Candida, who gained sudden fame after her son lamented that the mother missed her son's debut at the World Cup because she was unable to obtain a North American visa, she was helped by several authorities to speed up the process.
To the Reuters news agency, Vozinha's brother, Davidson Evora, who is also a goalkeeper, said that the president of the Cape Verde Football Federation, Mario Semedo, resolved all the procedures with FIFA and US government officials to make this surprise for the national team's star:
"The documents have been regularized and, practically, everything is in order. ready. We just need to get there and I think everything will be resolved."
Ana Candida Évora, mother of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha
REUTERS
Vozinha, 40, became one of the stars of the tournament after helping Cape Verde draw 0-0 with Spain in the country's World Cup debut on June 15. The goalkeeper was voted best on the field and became emotional when talking about his mother's absence.
If everything goes well, Ana Candida will be present at her son's next game, in Cape Verde's match against Uruguay, in Miami, on the 21st.
Davidson, who went to say goodbye to his mother at the airport alongside his sister, Gisilene, told Reuters that the sudden international attention generated by Vozinha's performance in the World Cup changed the family's life overnight.
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Ana Candida Evora, mother of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, poses for a photo with her grandson Marvin Junior and granddaughter Lais Sofia at Cesária Évora International Airport, near Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde
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