Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Vozinha made seven saves against Spain By Tom Grundy , BBC Sport senior journalist  and  Paul Njie , Reporter in Sao Vicente Published 1 hour ago Vozinha, 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 she confirmed to the BBC at her home in Sao Vicente that arrangements had now been made for her to travel to Miami. "I'm very happy," said Ana Candida Evora. "This is happening so fast, but I'm quite happy anyway. I'm going to see my son playing in the World Cup, God willing. "I'm going there to support him, to give him strength and courage. I'm going to give him a hug after the game." Image source, Michel Mvondo/BBC Image caption, The BBC spoke to Vozinha's mother at her home in Cape Verde Earlier US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said that visa fees had been waived and travel arrangements made for the keeper's mother. "No mother should miss the chance to see her child make history," posted Jeffries on X. , external "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." Ms Evora told the BBC that she was informed that the visa would be issued within 24 hours and sent directly to the football federation headquarters in Praia. 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. To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, 'He's the story' - Vozinha's goalkeeping heroics thwart Spain Vozinha has become a cult hero after his performance against Spain, attracting millions of new followers on social media. He has earned 91 caps for his country and currently plays club football for Chaves in Portugal's second tier, after a career that has included spells in Slovakia, Angola, Moldova and Cyprus. "I cried because I grew up with my grandparents," said Vozinha following