Vozinha Allowed to Wear Nickname on Colo Colo Shirt
The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) has granted an exemption allowing Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose legal name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, to wear his nickname on his Colo Colo shirt. The 40-year-old signed a six-month contract with Colo Colo, a prominent team in the Chilean Liga de Primera, after gaining international recognition for his performances during the World Cup.
ANFP regulations typically require players to use their legal names, but Colo Colo successfully secured permission for Vozinha to use his nickname, which translates to ‘little granny’ in Portuguese. Vozinha expressed the significance of his nickname, stating it holds great historical value in Cape Verde and globally.
He arrived in Santiago to a warm welcome from fans and began training shortly thereafter. Vozinha played a crucial role in Cape Verde's World Cup journey, helping the team earn their first point against Spain and being named in FIFA’s team of the tournament.
He views joining Colo Colo as the highlight of his career.
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