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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha joins Chile's Colo-Colo
Josimar José Évora Dias, 40, better known as Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper who attracted worldwide attention with his saves at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signed a six‑month contract with Chilean giants Colo‑Colo, with an option to extend for another year. He was presented at Santiago’s Estadio Monumental on 4 August, where between 25 000 and 42 000 fans greeted him with chants, a parachute‑delivered jersey and a “cápsula del cielo” ceremony. The club secured a special waiver from the ANFP to allow him to wear his nickname on the back of the shirt, overturning a rule that normally requires a surname. Vozinha said, “Siempre creí que era jugador de equipo grande,” and expressed gratitude to club president Aníbal Mosa. He is expected to debut in August and will also address the Rio Innovation Week conference virtually after his club commitments prevented a physical appearance in Brazil. The signing has generated a surge in his social‑media following, now exceeding 29 million followers.
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2026 FIFA World Cup · ANFP (Chilean Football Association) · ANFP (Chilean football federation) · Aníbal Mosa · Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (ANFP) · Cape Verde · Cape Verde national football team · Cape Verde national team · Chile · Colo Colo · Colo-Colo · Colo‑Colo
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Vozinha was a standout goalkeeper for Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup, playing against Spain, Uruguay and Argentina. www.gazetaesportiva.com · odia.ig.com.br · fdpradio.com
- [● 15 SOURCES] His Instagram followers grew from about 50,000 to roughly 29 million after the World Cup. www.gazetaesportiva.com · odia.ig.com.br · fdpradio.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · br.paipee.com · +8 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Vozinha will wear jersey number 29 for Colo‑Colo. www.alairelibre.cl · esportenewsmundo.com.br · www.torcedores.com · diariolosandes.com.ec · www.gazetaesportiva.com · +15 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vozinha was formally presented at Estadio Monumental on Tuesday. www.gazetaesportiva.com · odia.ig.com.br · www.mundodeportivo.com
- [● 25 SOURCES] Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, signed a six‑month contract with Colo‑Colo with an option to extend for one year. www.gazetaesportiva.com · diarioroatan.com · www.rockandpop.cl · odia.ig.com.br · www.anacao.cv · +15 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Vozinha arrived in Santiago on Sunday night after travel delays due to personal issues. www.gazetaesportiva.com · odia.ig.com.br · fdpradio.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · br.paipee.com · +8 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hundreds of fans greeted Vozinha at Arturo Merino Benítez airport. www.gazetaesportiva.com · odia.ig.com.br · diariopanorama.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] The contract provides Vozinha with a monthly salary of about US$30,000. diarioroatan.com · www.mundodeportivo.com · www.gazetaesportiva.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · br.paipee.com · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Vozinha was presented at Estadio Monumental David Arellano before a crowd of more than 40,000 fans. www.gazetaesportiva.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · br.paipee.com · diarioroatan.com · odia.ig.com.br · +8 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Vozinha signed a six‑month contract with Colo‑Colo with an option to extend for one year. www.gazetaesportiva.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · br.paipee.com · diarioroatan.com · odia.ig.com.br · +3 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Chilean football federation allowed the use of the nickname 'Vozinha' on his jersey after a vote. www.gazetaesportiva.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · br.paipee.com · diarioroatan.com · odia.ig.com.br · +8 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Vozinha previously played for GD Chaves in Portugal’s second division. www.gazetaesportiva.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · br.paipee.com · diarioroatan.com · odia.ig.com.br · +9 more