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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha faces Chilean jersey nickname ban at Colo-Colo

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, known worldwide as “Vozinha”, has signed an 18‑month contract with Chilean giants Colo‑Colo. The club announced the deal shortly after the 2026 World Cup, where Vozinha’s performances raised his profile dramatically.

Chile’s top‑flight regulation (Article 36 of the ANFP rules) requires players to display only their legal surnames on the back of their shirts, prohibiting nicknames. Colo‑Colo has filed a formal request with the ANFP for a special exemption so the goalkeeper can keep the “Vozinha” moniker on his jersey. ANFP president Pablo Milad said the request will be examined by the federation’s legal department. If the exemption is denied, the player will have to wear either “Évora”, “Dias” or “Évora Dias”. The contract includes a monthly salary of 47 million Chilean pesos (about R$ 254 000). The transfer’s finalisation was delayed by visa paperwork, but the club expects the player to arrive in Santiago soon.

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ANFP (Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional) · Aníbal Mosa · Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (ANFP) · Cape Verde · Cape Verde national football team · Cape Verde national team · Chile · Colo Colo · Colo‑Colo · Fernando Ortiz · Josimar José Évora Dias · Josimar José Évora Dias (Vozinha)

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