Ana Candida Evora

Ana Candida Evora is the mother of Vozinha, the star goalkeeper for the Cape Verde national football team. She recently became newsworthy due to difficulties in obtaining a visa to travel to the United States to watch her son play in the World Cup. Initially, she was unable to attend a match against Spain because of the cost associated with the US visa. This situation garnered attention, with the minority leader of the United States House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, advocating for her to be granted entry. Following these efforts, Ana Candida Evora has now been granted a visa and will be reunited with her son in Miami to watch Cape Verde's upcoming match against Uruguay. Her situation highlights the personal impact of international travel logistics on families supporting athletes in global competitions.