Mother of Cape Verde star Vozinha will secure visa to attend World Cup in US

Roberto Lopes celebrates with his Cabo Verde team-mate Vozinha. Pic: Andrew J. Clark/Sportsfile.

The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to receive a visa to enter the United States and watch her son play at the World Cup after cost issues prevented her from attending their historic draw against Spain earlier this week, US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Wednesday.

Cape Verde was named by the US government on a list of countries whose citizens must post a returnable bond of $15,000 (£11,200) to travel to the United States, in addition to a visa fee.