Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum (opens original article in a new tab)

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother will join him in Miami for the World Cup match against Uruguay after visa fees were waived, following advocacy by US officials.

• Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother will be reunited with him in Miami for the World Cup match against Uruguay after visa fees were waived
• US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries facilitated the visa waiver for Vozinha's mother to attend the game
• Cape Verde's citizens face a £11,000 refundable visa deposit to enter the US, though match ticket holders were exempted in May
• Vozinha became the oldest player to appear in a nation's debut World Cup match at 40 years and 12 days