The 40-year-old’s incredible performance in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with World Cup heavyweights Spain has been the story of the tournament so far.
In their very first World Cup game, the small archipelago off the West Coast of Africa, managed to snatch a point.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Vozinha lamented the fact that his mother was unable to watch him in one of the most remarkable underdog stories in the history of the tournament.
Ana Candida Evora had been unable to make the journey due to the price, with $15,000 bond and additional fees had making the trip impossible for the family.
U.S. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has now confirmed that Evora will be able to enter the country and therefore attend Cape Verde’s game against Uruguay on Sunday (June 21).