The 40-year-old goalkeeper made global headlines after starring in Cape Verde’s historic run at the World Cup.
The mother of Cape Verde’s celebrated goalkeeper Vozinha says she watched his heroics on the TV.
Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US visa.
Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.
Spain, Belgium, Uruguay and Iran begin their campaigns as off-field stories also shape the World Cup.
Pre-tournament favourites Spain open their Group H campaign with a match against World Cup debutants Cape Verde.
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.
After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?
Cape Verde’s national football team has arrived in the US ahead to take part in their first ever FIFA World Cup.
After many continental level appearances, Cape Verde are ready for their opening act on football’s grandest stage.
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