Vozinha's move to Colo Colo delayed over personal matters

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Vozinha's move to Colo Colo delayed over personal matters
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has postponed his arrival in Chile to finalize a signing with Colo Colo due to personal matters, as confirmed by the club's sporting director Jaime Pizarro. Originally expected in Chile on Thursday, Vozinha's delay also stems from required immigration procedures. Speculation surrounds his potential discussions with Moroccan club RS Berkane. Colo Colo president Anibal Mosa initially announced the signing last Friday, following Vozinha’s standout performances in the World Cup. The 40-year-old keeper's move is from Chaves of the Portuguese second division.

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  • •Vozinha is a key player for Cape Verde, noted for his World Cup performances.
  • •Colo Colo's president announced the signing last week.
  • •Vozinha is dealing with personal matters and immigration procedures.
  • •Speculation includes interest from RS Berkane in Morocco.
  • •He has previously played in multiple countries including Cyprus and Slovakia.
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  • 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Now it’s for real! Vozinha lands in 🇨🇱 as Colo-Colo signing
What they're saying
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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 by the ANFP, which organizes Chile's Primera Division. 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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Although he spent most of his career with smaller clubs in lower divisions — most recently Chaves in Portugal’s second tier — Vozinha always believed he belonged on a bigger stage. Following a breakout World Cup with Cape Verde that won over fans worldwide, the 40-year-old goalkeeper has secured his high-profile move. On Tuesday, he was officially unveiled by Colo-Colo, Chile’s most successful club.

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Vozinha, the goalkeeper who played a key role in Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup run, has delayed his arrival in Chile to sign for Colo Colo because of "personal matters," the club's sporting director said on Thursday.Colo Colo president Anibal Mosa had announced the signing of the 40-year-old keeper last Friday, later saying he would arrive in Chile on Thursday.

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