Josimar José Évora Dias rises to fame during World Cup

Josimar José Évora Dias, known by his nickname ‘Vozinha’, experienced a sudden rise to international fame during the FIFA World Cup. At 40 years old, the goalkeeper, who played for Chaves in the Portuguese second division, was called up to represent Cabo Verde in the nation's World Cup debut.

During a match against Spain, Vozinha was named player of the match after making seven saves to secure a 0-0 draw. The performance brought significant attention to the Cabo Verdean national team, which is largely composed of players from the diaspora. Before this event, Vozinha had played for various clubs in Cabo Verde, Angola, Moldova, Cyprus, Slovakia, and Portugal.