'Have Faith': Vozinha's Mom Speaks Out as Cape Verde Heads Back to World Cup Field
Ana Candida Evora arrived after more than 24 hours of travel and will watch Cape Verde's match against Uruguay in Miami, officials said.
- Ana Candida Evora arrived in Miami on Friday after the State Department and FIFA resolved her visa issues, enabling her to support her son, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, at the upcoming Uruguay match.
- The story of the 40-year goalie and his mother gained global attention after Vozinha revealed her visa struggles following Cape Verde's stunning draw against Spain. Supporters and officials subsequently cleared a path for her travel.
- By Sunday morning, Vozinha's Instagram following surged from about 50,000 to 14.9 million after his performance against Spain brought unprecedented attention to the team known as the 'Blue Sharks.'
- In a video message distributed by FIFA on Sunday, Evora encouraged the players to "shine on the pitch," thanking fans for supporting the team also known as "Cabo Verde."
- Cape Verde returns to the field Sunday to face Uruguay in their second group-stage match, with forward Garry Rodrigues stating the Spain game is "now in the past.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA welcomes Vozinha's mother in Miami ahead of Cabo Verde's clash against Uruguay
The gesture comes after an emotional moment involving Vozinha following Cabo Verde's historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their tournament opener, where the veteran goalkeeper spoke about his family's absence from the stands due to visa-related issues.
Sunday is Father’s Day. Except, perhaps, for the archer of Cape Verde, Vozinha. The World Cup’s most inspiring story will return to the field on Sunday, when Cape Verde faces Uruguay in the second match of the Group Phase for both teams. And Vozinha – whose name is Josimar José Évora Dias – will have her mother in the stands for that meeting, after not being able to attend the surprising draw against Spain in the presentation of Cape Verde for n…
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'Have faith': Vozinha's mom speaks out as Cape Verde heads back to World Cup field
Sunday is Father’s Day. Except, perhaps, for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams.
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