Cape Verde's Vozinha Greeted by Fans in Chile for Colo-colo Debut

WHO:

AP - Club supporter Marcos Antonio Barrera expressed excitement about Vozinha's arrival, stating, "I'm excited. And if Colo Colo wins the title, next year comes the Copa Libertadores, which makes everything even more exciting for all of Chile and South America."

AP - Another supporter, Sebastián Paredes, commented, "The Colo Colo family and all of Chile are eagerly waiting. Now he has to earn his place at Colo Colo through talent, dedication, hard work, commitment, and by winning over the fans."

Goal.com - Vozinha, a 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde, is known for his performances in the World Cup.

Gulf News - Josimar José Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, is the player making the move to Colo Colo.

Yahoo Sports - Colo Colo is the Chilean club that signed Vozinha.

Egyptian Gazette - Marcos Antonio Barrera and Sebastián Paredes are supporters of Colo Colo expressing their excitement about Vozinha's arrival.

WHAT:

Gulf News - Vozinha's initial contract with Colo Colo will run for six months, with an option to extend it for another 12 months.

Gulf News - The Chilean Football Federation amended its regulations to allow Vozinha to wear "Vozinha" on his jersey, which means "grandma" in Portuguese.

Goal.com - Vozinha's performances at the World Cup included keeping eventual champions Spain scoreless, which significantly increased his fame, earning him tens of millions of social media followers.

Gulf News - Vozinha's Instagram followers increased from fewer than 50,000 to more than 29.5 million after the World Cup.

Egyptian Gazette - Vozinha is scheduled to undergo medical examinations later on Monday before officially signing his contract with Colo Colo.

Türkiye Today - Colo Colo plans to officially present Vozinha on Tuesday, when he is also expected to join his new teammates in training for the first time.

Goal.com - Vozinha's performances at the World Cup included keeping eventual champions Spain scoreless, which significantly increased his fame, earning him tens of millions of social media followers.

Gulf News - The goalkeeper is expected to undergo medical examinations on Monday before officially signing his contract with Colo Colo.

Yahoo Sports - Vozinha played for Portuguese second-division side Chaves until before the World Cup and headed into the tournament without a club.

Egyptian Gazette - Vozinha became the oldest player to appear in a national team’s debut game at the World Cup.

Türkiye Today - Vozinha's arrival was celebrated at Santiago airport at 8:35 p.m. local time.

Goal.com - Vozinha's performances at the World Cup included keeping eventual champions Spain scoreless, which significantly increased his fame.

Gulf News - Vozinha expressed gratitude to the fans, stating, "I'm very happy to be here. And I want to thank the fans for the patience they've shown while waiting for me."

Yahoo Sports - Vozinha remarked, "Honestly, I didn't expect so many people after it took me a while to get here. But it's very gratifying to see so many people here."

Goal.com - Vozinha's arrival is expected to help Colo Colo secure the title and bolster their ambitions in the Copa Libertadores.

Gulf News - Vozinha signed a six-month contract with Colo Colo, with an option to extend for another 12 months.

Yahoo Sports - Vozinha's Instagram followers increased from fewer than 50,000 to almost 30 million after the World Cup.

Egyptian Gazette - Vozinha is scheduled to undergo medical examinations before officially signing his contract.

WHERE:

Goal.com - Vozinha arrived at Santiago's airport in Chile.

Gulf News - Colo Colo's home ground is the Monumental Stadium in Santiago.

Türkiye Today - Vozinha's arrival was celebrated at Santiago airport.

WHEN:

Gulf News - Vozinha is expected to join training on Tuesday following his medical examinations.

Gulf News - Colo Colo announced Vozinha's signing on July 24.

Gulf News - Vozinha arrived in Santiago on August 2, 2026.

Gulf News - Vozinha is expected to join training on Tuesday following his medical examinations.

WHY:

The Times of India - The Chilean Football Federation unanimously voted to amend its regulations and allow the goalkeeper to wear "Vozinha" on the back of his jersey instead of his surname, reflecting the global recognition of his nickname.

Gulf News - The Chilean Football Federation amended its regulations to allow Vozinha to wear his nickname on his jersey due to his popularity.

Türkiye Today - The move to Colo Colo was delayed due to documentation issues and personal matters.

HOW:

Gulf News - Vozinha was welcomed by a large crowd at the airport with flags, banners, drums, and chants.

Gulf News - The Chilean Football Federation amended its regulations to allow Vozinha to wear "Vozinha" on his jersey, which means "grandma" in Portuguese.

The Times of India - The Chilean Football Federation unanimously voted to allow Vozinha to wear "Vozinha" on the back of his jersey instead of his surname, reflecting the global recognition of his nickname.

Gulf News - Vozinha was welcomed by a large crowd at the airport with flags, banners, drums, and chants.

The Times of India - The Chilean Football Federation unanimously voted to allow Vozinha to wear "Vozinha" on his jersey instead of his surname.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 10:28 UTC)

Vozinha has officially signed with Colo Colo on a six-month contract, which includes an option for an additional year. Excitement is palpable among fans, with supporter Marcos Antonio Barrera expressing hope that if Colo Colo wins the title, it will lead to even more thrilling moments in the Copa Libertadores next year. Vozinha is set to join training on Tuesday after undergoing medical examinations, and he was warmly welcomed at the airport by a large crowd celebrating his arrival with flags, banners, and chants.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 04:04 UTC)

Vozinha's standout performances at the World Cup, including a remarkable game where he kept eventual champions Spain scoreless, have skyrocketed his fame, boosting his Instagram followers from under 50,000 to over 29.5 million. He is set to undergo medical examinations later on Monday before officially signing with Colo Colo, who plans to present him on Tuesday, coinciding with his first training session with the team. In a nod to his newfound global recognition, the Chilean Football Federation has unanimously voted to allow Vozinha to wear his nickname on the back of his jersey instead of his surname.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 20:27 UTC)

Vozinha's standout performances at the World Cup, including a remarkable game where he kept eventual champions Spain scoreless, have skyrocketed his fame, earning him tens of millions of social media followers. The goalkeeper, who previously played for Portuguese second-division side Chaves, is set to undergo medical examinations on Monday before officially signing his contract with Colo Colo. In a nod to his newfound global recognition, the Chilean Football Federation has unanimously voted to allow him to wear "Vozinha" on the back of his jersey instead of his surname.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 16:19 UTC)

Vozinha's standout performances at the World Cup, including a remarkable feat of keeping eventual champions Spain scoreless, have significantly boosted his fame. Expressing gratitude to his fans, he shared his surprise at the turnout, saying, "Honestly, I didn't expect so many people after it took me a while to get here," and added that it was gratifying to see such support. In a nod to his global recognition, the Chilean Football Federation unanimously voted to allow him to wear "Vozinha," which means "grandma" in Portuguese, on the back of his jersey instead of his surname.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 12:52 UTC)

Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde, has officially signed with the Chilean club Colo Colo, a move that fans are eagerly anticipating. He arrived in Santiago on August 2, 2026, to a warm welcome filled with flags, banners, and chants from supporters. Vozinha has signed a six-month contract with an option to extend for another year, and he is expected to join training on Tuesday after undergoing medical examinations. His popularity skyrocketed after the World Cup, with his Instagram followers jumping from fewer than 50,000 to nearly 30 million, prompting the Chilean Football Federation to allow him to wear his nickname on his jersey. Supporters like Marcos Antonio Barrera and Sebastián Paredes are excited about how Vozinha's arrival could help Colo Colo in their quest for the title and bolster their ambitions in the Copa Libertadores.