Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Ready for New Challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile After World Cup Success
The 40-year-old goalkeeper joined on a six-month contract after his World Cup run lifted his profile and Instagram following to 17.4 million.
- On Monday, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha signed with Colo-Colo, the Chilean club leading the Premier Division. The 40-year-old joined on a six-month contract with a one-year extension option.
- Vozinha's World Cup performances in North America helped Cape Verde reach the knockout stages, holding Spain and Uruguay to draws. His Instagram following surged to around 17.4 million after his heroics.
- On Friday, Colo-Colo received permission to use Vozinha's nickname on his jersey despite South American regulations prohibiting it. Other Chilean clubs supported the request without contention.
- After passing his medical Monday and joining training Tuesday, Vozinha is expected to make his debut on August 16 against Higgins as Colo-Colo maintains their lead.
- Vozinha's nickname, meaning "little grandmother" in Portuguese, originated in childhood when older kids gave it to him after he would cry following street football defeats and storm home to his grandparents.
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Cape Verde's World Cup hero Vozinho was welcomed like a rock star after joining Chile's record-breaking club Colo-Colo. Thousands of fans greeted the goalkeeper at Santiago's Monumental stadium with live music and fireworks.
Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha was the shooting star at the World Cup. Now the 40-year-old is playing a new role at the football club Colo Colo in Santiago de Chile.
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolAlthough during most of his career he served in clubs and minor championships, Vozinha, the doorman feeling that conquered the swelling around the world after his performance in the World Cup with Cape Verde, always knew that he was destined for big things.
The Toronto Star
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile after World Cup success
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Although he spent most of his career with smaller clubs in lower divisions — most recently Chaves in Portugal’s second tier — Vozinha always believed he
Santiago de Chile, 4 Aug (EFE).- Cabo Verde's goalkeeper, Josimar José Évora Dias ‘Vozinha’, is featured in the 2026 World Cup, said Tuesday that it is a «orgullo» to play for Colo Colo and that he is grateful for «all that happened» in the World Cup, during his presentation as a reinforcement of the team leader of the Chilean league. «For me it is a pleasure and a pride to be here and to thank Colo Colo for the opportunity to play in such a lar…
The Cape Verdean goalkeeper arrives at the Chilean team with high expectations from the fans, who have followed him after his stellar performance at the World Cup.
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