Vozinha Receives Approval to Sport Nickname at Colo-colo
WHO:
The Daily Star - Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias.
The Business Standard - Colo Colo, a Chilean football club.
WHAT:
The Daily Star - Vozinha has been granted special permission by the Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) to wear his nickname on his Colo Colo shirt.
The Business Standard - Vozinha signed a six-month contract with Colo Colo, with a possibility of a one-year extension.
The Business Standard - Vozinha is likely to make his debut on August 16 against O'Higgins.
The Daily Star - Vozinha helped Cape Verde earn their first-ever point at the World Cup with a draw against Spain.
WHERE:
The Daily Star - Vozinha joined Colo Colo in Santiago, Chile.
The Business Standard - The World Cup took place in North America.
WHEN:
The Business Standard - Vozinha signed his contract on August 3.
The Business Standard - Vozinha celebrated after the match against Spain on June 15, 2026.
WHY:
The Daily Star - Colo Colo successfully appealed for an exemption to allow Vozinha to wear his nickname, which is significant in Cape Verdean culture.
HOW:
The Daily Star - The ANFP rules state that "nicknames, appellations or sobriquets" are not permitted on official match shirts, but an exemption was granted.
The Business Standard - Vozinha's Instagram following increased from around 50,000 to approximately 17.4 million after his performances at the World Cup.
(UPDATED August 8, 2026 19:27 UTC)
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, has signed a six-month contract with the Chilean football club Colo Colo, which includes a possibility for a one-year extension. He has been granted special permission by the Chilean Football Federation to wear his nickname on his shirt, a significant gesture reflecting Cape Verdean culture, and is expected to make his debut on August 16 against O'Higgins. Vozinha recently celebrated helping Cape Verde secure their first-ever point at the World Cup with a draw against Spain, and his popularity skyrocketed on social media, with his Instagram following jumping from around 50,000 to approximately 17.4 million.