
Vozinha
Josimar Dias
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Who is this?
Josimar José Évora Dias (Portuguese: [ʒɔ.zi.ˈmaɾ ʒu.ˈzɛ ˈɛ.vu.ɾɐ ˈdi.ɐʃ]; born 3 June 1986), known as Vozinha (Kabuverdianu: [vɔ.ˈzi.ɲɐ]), is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga Portugal 2 club Chaves and the Cape Verde national team. Vozinha's club career has consisted of spells in Cape Verde, Angola, Moldova, Portugal, Cyprus and Slovakia. A full international since 2012, and the second-highest caps earner in the history of the Cape Verde national team, he has played in five major international tournaments: the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, 2015, 2021 and 2023, and the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
Career
- 1986Born
- 2009Joined Batuque FC
- 2011Joined CS Mindelense
- 2012Joined Progresso Associação do Sambizanga
- 2012Joined CS Mindelense
- 2012Joined Cape Verde men's national football team
- 2015Joined FC Zimbru Chișinău
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Mindelo
- •Citizenship: Cape Verde
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is heading to the US
The mother of Josimar “Vozinha” Dias, the 40-year-old goalkeeper for Cape Verde — who missed her son’s stunning World Cup performance because of visa complications — will be allowed to travel to the U.S. after congressional leaders and the State Depart
FIFA World Cup 2026: Visa cleared, Cape Verde star Vozinha's mother ready for reunion
Exclusive: Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha’s mother travels to capital to apply for US visa, Chinese Wenzhou businessman shares behind-the
Cape Verde star Vozinha’s mom to attend World Cup after visa issue as goalie becomes viral star
’He Blanked Spain’ — NFL Analyst Compares Cape Verde GK Vozinha to Jon Snow From Game Of Thrones
Vozinha’s Grandma Taught Him “never to lose heart”: Catholic Deacon Reflects on Cape Verde’s World Cup Heroics
Soccer - Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to watch son at World Cup
FIFA WC 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother completes paperwork for US reunion
FIFA World Cup 2026: Tearful Cape Verde hero Vozinha set for emotional reunion with mother after visa bre
Heaven helped! Bojigna, a tearful reunion with her mother in the United States, a ‘free’ visa issued… “I’ll hug you after the game” bursts of emotion
From The Athletic FC: U.S. government officials say they are working to get the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to the U.S. so that she can be at the World Cup. Vozinha has said visa issues stopped his mother from witnessing his heroics in person.
Cape Verde hero Vozinha’s mother to get travel visa for Uruguay and other games after emotional revelation
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother granted visa after emotional World Cup match
Vozinha’s Mother Granted U.S. Visa Ahead of Cape Verde’s Next World Cup Match
World Cup 2026: Vozinha to reunite with mother at next Cape Verde game after congressman steps in to solve visa issues
Heroic Cape Verde keeper Vozinha to be reunited with mum at World Cup after visa issue
After Vozinha's heroics, his mother secures US visa to watch Cape Verde at World Cup
Cape Verde Goalie Vozinha's Mother Granted Visa for Upcoming World Cup Match
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother granted US visa, will attend match in Miami
Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
Soccer-Heroic Cape Verde keeper Vozinha to be reunited with mum at World Cup after visa issue
Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will attend World Cup after visa issues resolved
Josimar Vozinha: US intervenes, helps Cabo Verde's star goal keeper's mother fly for world cup
Cape Verde breakout star goalie Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
Vozinha's Mother Gets Visa to Watch Cape Verde's Next World Cup Game After Heroics vs. Spain