Cape Verde Keeper Vozinha to Be Cheered On by Mother in Stands vs. Uruguay
Barcelona, Spain – Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (Josimar Jose Evora Dias) will have a very special supporter in the stands for the team's second Group Stage match against Uruguay.
"Ana Candida Evora, the goalkeeper's mother, was unable to attend Cape Verde's opening match against Spain due to visa issues."
For the crucial fixture against Uruguay, however, those issues have been resolved. Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, will be present to watch her son compete on the world stage.
In a video message distributed by FIFA, Evora thanked fans and supporters for their encouragement and expressed hope that the team would perform well.
Cape Verde will face Uruguay in the second match of the group stage, needing a positive result to keep their knockout round hopes alive.