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Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha reportedly granted special permission to use his nickname at Colo-Colo

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After sealing his signing for Colo-Colo, Vozinha has been reportedly given a special permission to use the nickname he's used with Cape Verde in the World Cup in the Chilean side. Vozinha has finalized his transfer to Chilean power Colo-Colo following a standout performance with Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup . While initial league rules threatened to block him from wearing his moniker on his jersey, reports indicate the goalkeeper has been granted a special waiver to wear his famous nickname . Josimar Jose Evora Dias , universally known as Vozinha, attracted interest from multiple clubs following Cape Verde’s run in North America before Colo-Colo secured his signature. However, Article 36 of the ANFP (Chilean Football Federation) regulations explicitly states: “ For the personal identification of players, the paternal and/or maternal surname must be printed on the upper back of the shirt… Nicknames, aliases or codenames will not be allowed . “ Under a strict reading of the rulebook,

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