2026 World Cup: Vozinha's mother attends Cape Verde–Uruguay match

After missing Cape Verde's first match in the United States due to visa issues, Vozinha's mother finally made it to Miami to support her son in the clash against Uruguay this Sunday.

The Cape Verdean goalkeeper had recently touched fans by revealing that his mother couldn't make the trip because of the high costs and the complex process of obtaining a US visa. The story took a happy turn as US authorities eventually granted her permission to travel.

Seated in the stands of Miami Stadium, she witnessed a historic moment for Cape Verdean football. In the 21st minute, Lenini scored directly from a free kick—the very first goal for Cape Verde in World Cup history—giving the Blue Sharks the lead against Uruguay.

Blending family emotion with sporting achievement, this long-awaited presence seems to be a lucky charm for the Cape Verdean squad, who are taking on one of the greatest challenges in their history on the world stage.

Nouya M'toama

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