Cape Verdean Goalkeeper Heads to Chile

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha is heading to Chile to join domestic leaders Colo Colo following his stellar individual performances at the World Cup.

Club President Aníbal Mosa announced on Friday that the 40-year-old goalkeeper—whose full name is Josimar José Évora Dias—will arrive in Santiago in the coming days to complete medical tests before his official presentation at the Monumental Stadium.

The transfer marks a major career shift for the veteran keeper, who transitions to South American football after leaving Portuguese second-division club Chaves.

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Vozinha secured the high-profile move after capturing international acclaim during Cape Verde’s historic World Cup campaign.

He delivered standout displays against top-tier competition, holding eventual champions Spain to a 0–0 draw and starring in a tight 3–2 extra-time loss to finalists Argentina.

goalkeeper (News Central TV) — The Cape Verdean goalkeeper heads to Chile. Credit: Reuters

His tournament exploits also sparked a massive viral following, with his Instagram audience exploding from 50,000 to nearly 30 million followers ahead of his move to the 34-time Chilean champions.

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