Also known as: Josimar José Évora Dias
Cape Verde goalkeeper who achieved a 0-0 draw against Spain in their 2026 World Cup debut and was nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award.
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Joy Online
Africa will have three representatives in contention for the 2026 Ballon d’or Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award after Yassine Bounou, Édouard Mendy and Vozinha were named among the 10 nominees. …
Ballon D’or: Three Africans make 2026 Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year shortlistDaily Guide
Vozinha The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) has granted a special exemption allowing Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his famous nickname on the back of his Colo Colo shirt despite league regulations requiring players to use their legal names. …
Colo Colo Secure Special Permission For Cape Verde Star VozinhaJoy Online
… EXCITING CONTEST Cape Verde’s heroics, with their 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha capturing worldwide imagination, were key to one of the most exciting contests in a tournament sprinkled with thrilling encounters. …
Africa can look back on World Cup with satisfaction despite no top-four finishJoy Online
… Goalkeeper Vozinha became an internet sensation for his performance against Spain, seeing his Instagram followers skyrocket to more than 15 million in the six days following the game; he had entered that game with 57,000. …
2026 World Cup Group Stages: Has The Expanded Tournament Shown Promise?Joy Online
… Goalkeeper Vozinha, who drew global attention with his performances, told the BBC: “It is a very great moment for us to be here with our people. …
Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup runJoy Online
… Lionel Messi broke the deadlock after the first hydration break, lifting the ball over an onrushing Vozinha after controlling a pinpoint ball over the top from Lisandro Martinez. …
Argentina survive Cabo Verde scare to book Egypt dateJoy Online
… Vozinha, 40, Cape Verde (Last club: Chaves) The Cape Verde goalkeeper went viral for his heroic performance in his side’s opening 0-0 draw with Spain and has since helped them through to the knockout stages for the first time, where they will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina on Frid …
The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next moveThe Chronicle
… Spain could not find a way past Cape Verde number one Vozinha on his nation’s tournament debut. …
Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?The Chronicle
… Vozinha: Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper earned worldwide plaudits for his part in keeping out Spain in Atlanta on Monday, as a sterling defensive performance earned the island nation a draw against the former world champions in their World Cup debut. …
Heroics and heartbreak: Africa’s first week at the World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Sixty-four places split Spain and the African nation in the world rankings before Monday’s game, but the Euro 2024 champions couldn’t find a way past goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, in Atlanta. …
Spain held to shock draw by Cape VerdeYassine Bounou of Morocco, Édouard Mendy of Senegal, and Vozinha of Cape Verde have been named among the 10 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Goalkeeper of the Year, competing against top goalkeepers including Thibaut Courtois, David Raya, and others.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yassine Bounou of Morocco, Édouard Mendy of Senegal, and Vozinha of Cape Verde have been named among the 10 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Goalkeeper of the Year, competing against top goalkeepers including Thibaut Courtois, David Raya, and others.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chilean Football Federation has granted Colo Colo and goalkeeper Vozinha a special exemption to use his nickname rather than his legal name on his shirt, despite league regulations requiring players to use legal names. The 40-year-old Cape Verdean joined the club on a six-month contract following his World Cup performances.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nine of Africa's ten World Cup teams advanced past the group stage, with Morocco reaching the quarter-finals before elimination by France, and Egypt winning a World Cup match for the first time while advancing to the last 16. Several African sides came close to major upsets but were unable to hold leads late in their matches.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
After the first round of Group Stages, smaller nations have performed better than expected, with Cape Verde holding Spain to a goalless draw, suggesting the tournament expansion from 32 to 48 teams may have justified itself despite initial concerns.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cape Verde's football team received a jubilant homecoming in Praia after their historic World Cup run, during which they reached the tournament for the first time and played against reigning champions Argentina and other top sides before elimination. Tens of thousands of supporters greeted the players at the airport with celebrations including drumming, dancing, and flag-waving.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina defeated Cabo Verde 2–1 in extra time in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Miami to advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt. Lionel Messi scored once and assisted on the winning goal, an own goal by Diney Borges from a Messi corner.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Goalkeepers at this World Cup have reported difficulties with the Adidas Trionda ball, with several conceding goals despite getting a hand to the ball. Former Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel trained with the ball before the tournament, suggesting the ball's design may be contributing to the pattern of goalkeeper errors.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The first week of group matches at the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States featured performances by ten African representatives, with standout moments including Amad Diallo's late winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha's draw against Spain, and Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a 96th-minute winner against Panama.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, drew 0-0 with 67th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the group stage. Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to deny Spain's attack, while Cape Verde also had a late chance to win through Diney Borges' header.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, earned player-of-the-match honours as his country achieved a 0-0 draw against World Cup favourites and European champions Spain at Atlanta Stadium. Vozinha, emotional after the result, credited his family and his team's unity as their greatest strengths.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, a nation of just over 500,000 people, secured a 0-0 draw against Spain. Cabo Verde were tightly organised throughout, with goalkeeper Vozinha making several key saves to frustrate Spain's attacks despite the European side's dominance in possession.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Debutant Cape Verde, ranked 67th and the third-smallest country by population to qualify for a World Cup, produced a shock result by drawing 0–0 with second-ranked reigning European champions Spain in their Group H opening match in Atlanta.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →