Vozinha joins Colo Colo amid delayed debut

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha has arrived in Chile to join Colo Colo, but his debut has been delayed. Despite high fan expectations following his recent World Cup performance, the 40-year-old was not included in the squad for the upcoming match against Unión La Calera.

Coach Fernando Ortiz indicated that the absence is likely due to a physical adaptation process following weeks of inactivity after the 2026 World Cup. Vozinha has been performing differentiated training to regain match fitness. While Gabriel Moreira remains the starting goalkeeper for the immediate match, Vozinha's debut is tentatively expected around August 26 in the Copa Chile, provided his physical conditioning improves.

Former colleagues from his time in Portugal describe Vozinha as a highly disciplined, creative, and proactive leader who excels both in goal and in systems playing with a high defensive line.