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Vozinha debuts for Colo-Colo in Copa Chile against Unión Española

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:01 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Vozinha debuts for Colo-Colo in Copa Chile against Unión Española

Summary

Goalkeeper Vozinha made his first appearance for Colo-Colo on August 26 in a Copa Chile match against Unión Española. The Cape Verdean, who gained fame during the World Cup, joined Coco-Colo after overcoming registration delays. His debut comes as the club leads Liga Nacional by 13 points. Vozinha competes for the starting role amid strong performances from 19-year-old Gabriel Maureira. Coach Fernando Ortiz emphasized that Vozinha must earn his place on the team.

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•Vozinha joined Colo-Colo on August 2 after signing on July 24.
•He faced competition from Gabriel Maureira, who is currently the starting goalkeeper.
•Colo-Colo has a 13-point lead over Universidad de Chile in Liga Nacional.
•Vozinha showcased skills at the World Cup, appearing against teams like Uruguay and Argentina.
•Colo-Colo's next match could further define Vozinha's role in the squad.

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1:01 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup personality Vozinha makes his first Colo-Colo appearance in a Copa Chile match

What they're saying

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Goalkeeper Vozinha — who starred during Cape Verde’s World Cup debut — finally made his first appearance for Chilean powerhouses Colo-Colo on Wednesday in a Copa Chile soccer match against Unión Española. The 40-year-old veteran, whose real name is Josimar Évora Dias, arrived in South America on Aug. 2 after Colo-Colo announced his signing on July 24. Upon landing, Vozinha immediately joined training with the domestic leaders, who currently hold a 13-point cushion over rivals Universidad de Chile.
— Yahoo Sportsby NAYARA BATSCHKE

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