The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) has granted an exemption to allow Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his nickname on his Colo Colo shirt. Vozinha signed a six-month contract with the Chilean Liga de Primera side on Monday after garnering global acclaim for his performances at the World Cup.
Vozinha granted exemption to wear nickname on Colo Colo shirt
UKPulse Sport DeskThe Chilean Football Federation has granted an exemption to allow Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his nickname on his Colo Colo shirt.
- Vozinha signed a six-month contract with Colo Colo after garnering global acclaim for his performances at the World Cup.
- The Chilean Football Federation granted an exemption to allow Vozinha to wear his nickname on his shirt.
- Vozinha's nickname 'Vozinha' means 'granny' in Portuguese.
Why this matters: This decision allows Vozinha to play under his preferred name, which holds great significance in his home country of Cape Verde.
What this means for you: If you're a fan of Colo Colo or Vozinha, you can now see him play under his preferred name.