Vozinha's move to Colo Colo delayed over personal matters
12 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde’s World Cup hero, social media sensation Vozinha joins Colo-Colo
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup hero Vozinha says tournament 'in the past' as he prepares for Colo-Colo debut
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile after World Cup success
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 to Chile: Vozinha signs for Colo-Colo
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup sensation Vozinha receives hero’s welcome at airport after completing summer transfer
- 8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde's Vozinha receives enthusiastic welcome in Chile
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup star Vozinha finally lands in Chile to join Colo Colo
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Now it’s for real! Vozinha lands in 🇨🇱 as Colo-Colo signing
"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.
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:03 AMCape Verde’s World Cup hero, social media sensation Vozinha joins Colo-Colo
Vozinha says he always believed he was a ‘big club’ player after his move to Colo-Colo in Chile.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:39 PMWorld Cup hero Vozinha says tournament 'in the past' as he prepares for Colo-Colo debut
The 40-year-old Vozinha arrived to a hero's welcome in Santiago, Chile, and now knows he needs to perform like the star Colo-Colo fans expect.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:02 PMCape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile after World Cup success
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:45 AMWorld Cup 2026 to Chile: Vozinha signs for Colo-Colo
After several weeks of rumours and speculation, the future of cult-favourite Vozinha has finally been decided. The experienced 40-year-old goalkeeper has moved to Chile and signed for Colo-Colo, where...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:24 PMWorld Cup sensation Vozinha receives hero’s welcome at airport after completing summer transfer
World Cup star Vozinha is set to continue his incredible football journey with a summer transfer move to Chile. The goalkeeper had an unbelievable tournament for Cape Verde, keeping clean sheets against Spain and Saudi Arabia.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:48 AMCape Verde's Vozinha receives enthusiastic welcome in Chile
Cape Verde's World Cup hero Vozinha received an enthusiastic welcome at the airport in Santiago on Sunday ahead of his move to record Chilean league champions Colo-Colo. Hundreds of Colo-Colo fans gathered at the airport to celebrate the goalkeeper's arrival.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:02 AMWorld Cup star Vozinha finally lands in Chile to join Colo Colo
Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who made history with Cape Verde at the recently concluded World Cup, arrived in Chile on Sunday to join Colo Colo after a series of twists and turns that put his move in doubt. Colo Colo, Chile’s most successful soccer club, announced the signing of Josimar Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, on July 24.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:47 AMNow it’s for real! Vozinha lands in 🇨🇱 as Colo-Colo signing
Colo-Colo announced the signing of Vozinha on the 24th. But the Cape Verde national team goalkeeper kept postponing his trip to Chile.Even a Moroccan club, Berkane, joined the race for the 40-year-ol...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:36 AM🥳 He’s in Chile! World Cup goalkeeper sparks frenzy on arrival
After many days of waiting, Vozinha is now in Chile to sign with Colo Colo.The World Cup sensation, who delivered unforgettable performances for Cape Verde, sparked madness upon his arrival as hundred...
- ESPN SoccerJul 31, 2026, 11:11 PMVozinha gets jersey approval amid delayed arrival
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:06 PMVozinha wins special jersey approval in Chile as Colo-Colo arrival remains uncertain
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:10 AMVozinha's Colo Colo move delayed by 'personal matters': club
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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