Vozinha arrives in Chile to sign for Colo-Colo
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed with the Chilean club Colo-Colo following his breakout performance at the World Cup. The veteran player, known for his social media popularity, will begin training immediately after passing his medical examination.
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Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who became a social media sensation at the World Cup, has arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo.
Vozinha, 40, will sign a six-month contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension, on Monday (August 3, 2026) after undergoing a medical and he will start training on Tuesday (August 4).
Chilean media said he was likely to make his debut on August 16, against O'Higgins as Colo-Colo look to maintain their healthy lead at the head of the Chilean Premier Division.
Vozinha's performances for the small African island nation at the World Cup in North America helped Cape Verde get past the group stage before a narrow loss to Argentina in the last 32. They held eventual winners Spain and twice world champions Uruguay to draws in the group phase and Vozinha played a major role in his country's debut appearance at the global tournament.
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