Vozinha's Mother to Attend World Cup After Visa Fee Waiver
Ana Candida Evora, mother of Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, will receive a visa to enter the United States to watch her son play at the World Cup. This announcement was made by US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who stated that fees have been waived. Previous cost issues, including a $15,000 bond requirement for citizens from certain countries, had initially prevented her from attending, despite the Trump administration dropping the requirement for World Cup ticket holders last month.
Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, is set to receive a visa that will allow her to enter the United States and attend the World Cup. US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced on Wednesday that the fees have been waived, enabling her to watch her son compete.
Evora had previously been unable to attend due to cost issues, which included a requirement for citizens from Cape Verde and other listed countries to post a returnable bond of $15,000 (£11,200), in addition to a standard visa fee, to travel to the United States.
While the Trump administration dropped this bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders last month, the high costs had already made the trip unfeasible for Ana Candida Evora at that point. Vozinha had notably contributed to a goalless draw with Spain earlier this week, a match his mother was unable to attend.
According to The Guardian Sport, Jeffries emphasized the importance of a parent's presence at such events, stating, "No mother should miss the chance to watch their child."
