Vozinha’s mother set to watch World Cup debut after US intervention
Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mother lands visa to attend Qatar showpiece after State Department and Jeffries fast-track travel paperwork.

S. State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened to resolve her travel visa issues. Cape Verde’s squad landed in Doha on November 19 ahead of their opening Group B match against Portugal on November 24.
1 for the island nation and will start between the posts when his team faces Cristiano Ronaldo’s side. His mother’s arrival means she will finally witness her son’s first World Cup appearance after bureaucratic delays threatened to keep her away. officials.
The State Department coordinated with Qatari immigration authorities and Cape Verdean consular services to fast-track her documentation. agencies to ensure the process moved forward. S.















