Vozinha's mom gets visa OK for Cape Verde game

The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son's next World Cup match, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday.

Vozinha became an early sensation of the World Cup after making key saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain , one of the tournament favorites that was expected to rout tiny Cape Verde.

After the match, Vozinha said his mother had not been able to secure a visa to enter the U.S. to see him play.

Jeffries said he spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and "asked the State Department to do…