Cape Verde's Bubista Departs for Moroccan Club After WC Success
WHO:
TRT Afrika - Bubista is expected to quit the Cabo Verde job in the next few days.
The Washington Post - Bubista succeeds Tunisian coach Moïne Chaâbani at RS Berkane.
Latin Times - Josimar José Évora Dias, better known as "Vozinha," is a goalkeeper from Cape Verde.
Latin Times - Aníbal Mosa is the president of Colo-Colo.
the-sun.com - Bubista, full name Pedro Leitão Brito, is the manager of Cape Verde.
MARCA - Bubista is 56 years old and has been the coach of Cape Verde since 2020.
TRT Afrika - Bubista has been appointed coach at Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane.
WHAT:
the-sun.com - Bubista's coaching tenure with Cape Verde concluded after the World Cup, marking one of the most brilliant eras in Cape Verdean football.
africanews.com - Bubista signed a two-year contract with RS Berkane.
the-sun.com - Bubista's departure from the Cape Verde national team follows a successful World Cup campaign where Cape Verde qualified for the tournament for the first time and reached the Round of 32.
MARCA - Bubista's coaching tenure with Cape Verde began at the start of 2020 and concluded after the World Cup.
TRT Afrika - Bubista's contract with RS Berkane was finalized after protracted negotiations that included the possibility of him juggling both coaching roles.
Latin Times - Vozinha signed an initial six-month contract with Colo-Colo, with an option to extend for another season.
Latin Times - Vozinha's Instagram following increased from approximately 50,000 before the World Cup to over 29.5 million after the tournament.
the-sun.com - Bubista resigned from his position as Cape Verde's national team manager to take a club role.
the-sun.com - Bubista signed a two-year contract with RS Berkane.
MARCA - Bubista's contract with RS Berkane extends until 2028.
the-sun.com - Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time and reached the Round of 32.
the-sun.com - Cape Verde drew with Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in the group stage.
the-sun.com - Cape Verde was eliminated by Argentina in the Round of 32 with a score of 3-2 after extra time.
TRT Afrika - Bubista's departure from the national team follows a successful World Cup campaign.
WHERE:
Latin Times - Vozinha was welcomed at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Chile.
the-sun.com - Cape Verde participated in the World Cup held in North America.
MARCA - RS Berkane is located in Morocco.
WHEN:
the-sun.com - Bubista won Africa’s coach of the year award for his efforts in 2025.
MARCA - Bubista's coaching tenure with Cape Verde began at the start of 2020.
WHY:
africanews.com - The Cape Verde Football Federation thanked Bubista for his "dedication, professionalism and contribution" during his time in charge of the national team.
the-sun.com - Bubista's move to RS Berkane is part of the club’s ongoing sporting project and commitment to bolstering its competitive ambitions both domestically and continentally.
the-sun.com - Bubista's move to RS Berkane is part of the club’s ongoing sporting project and commitment to competitive ambitions.
HOW:
africanews.com - RS Berkane is closely associated with Moroccan football chief Fouzi Lekjaa, a key figure in African football and an ally of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
the-sun.com - The club statement emphasized the reliance on high technical expertise and distinguished experience in global football, particularly African football, while providing opportunities to nurture and elevate young talents.
Latin Times - Chilean football authorities approved an exception allowing Vozinha to use his nickname on his jersey, despite regulations requiring legal surnames.
the-sun.com - The club statement emphasized the reliance on high technical expertise and distinguished experience in global football.
(UPDATED August 5, 2026 11:19 UTC)
Bubista is expected to step down from his role with Cabo Verde in the coming days after a successful coaching tenure that concluded following the World Cup, marking a significant period in Cape Verdean football. He will be taking over as coach at RS Berkane, succeeding Tunisian coach Moïne Chaâbani, under a two-year contract. The Cape Verde Football Federation expressed gratitude for Bubista's dedication and professionalism during his time leading the national team.
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(UPDATED August 5, 2026 05:03 UTC)
Bubista has stepped down from his role as head coach of the Cape Verde national team following a historic World Cup campaign where they reached the Round of 32 for the first time. His coaching journey with Cape Verde began in early 2020 and has now transitioned to a new opportunity with RS Berkane, where his contract has been finalized after extensive negotiations. RS Berkane is focused on enhancing its competitive edge both domestically and across the continent, emphasizing the importance of technical expertise and the development of young talent in their sporting project.
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(UPDATED August 4, 2026 21:10 UTC)
Vozinha, the Cape Verdean goalkeeper whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias, has signed a six-month contract with Colo-Colo, which includes an option for an additional season. His popularity skyrocketed after the World Cup, with his Instagram following jumping from about 50,000 to over 29.5 million, and he was welcomed at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Chile. In a notable move, Chilean football authorities approved an exception for Vozinha to wear his nickname on his jersey, despite the usual requirement for players to use their legal surnames.
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(UPDATED August 4, 2026 15:28 UTC)
Bubista, the 56-year-old manager of Cape Verde, has resigned from his position to take on a new role with Morocco's RS Berkane, where he signed a two-year contract extending until 2028. His departure follows a successful World Cup campaign, during which Cape Verde qualified for the tournament for the first time, drawing with Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in the group stage before being eliminated by Argentina in the Round of 32 with a score of 3-2 after extra time. The club's statement highlighted their commitment to competitive ambitions, emphasizing the need for high technical expertise and distinguished experience in global football.