Vozinha wins special jersey approval in Chile as Colo-Colo arrival remains uncertain
Chilean football authorities have approved a special request for goalkeeper Vozinha to use his nickname on his jersey, despite ongoing uncertainty regarding his transfer to Colo-Colo. The player has faced travel delays and has yet to sign a formal contract with the club.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the administrative flexibility of sports leagues and the high-stakes nature of international player transfers.
Vozinha, the breakout Cape Verde goalkeeper who rose to global fame during the World Cup, will be allowed to display his nickname on his jersey when he joins Chilean football.
The exception was unanimously approved on Friday (July 31, 2026) by the ANFP, which organizes Chile's Primera Division.
The decision required amending league regulations, which previously mandated that players wear only their surnames on their jerseys. Top executives across Chilean clubs backed the request on behalf of the player, whose full name is Josimar José Évora Dias.
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