Vozinha wins Chilean league title with Colo-Colo after helping the Chilean giants secure their 35th top-flight championship. The Cape Verde goalkeeper delivered a crucial performance during their dramatic victory.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha wins the Chilean league title with Colo-Colo, after joining the club in August. The 40-year-old played a decisive role as Colo-Colo defeated Ñublense 2-1 on Sunday, November 8. The victory secured the club’s 35th Chilean top-flight crown, with three matches remaining this season.
Colo-Colo needed all three points to confirm the championship, and the contest delivered a tense finish. Arturo Vidal opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a superb effort, giving the visitors an early advantage.
However, Ñublense responded through Lucas Molina in the 29th minute, leaving the teams level before halftime. Neither side found a breakthrough for much of the second half. Marcos Bolados eventually changed the outcome, scoring in stoppage time to give Colo-Colo a dramatic 2-1 lead.
His 90+2-minute strike sent travelling supporters into celebration, sealing another historic achievement. Vozinha then produced a crucial save in the closing moments, preventing Ñublense from equalising. The goalkeeper’s intervention preserved the advantage and allowed Colo-Colo to celebrate the championship at the final whistle.
For Vozinha, the triumph carries special meaning after moving to South America. The Cape Verde international joined the Chilean giants following a campaign with his national team at the 2026 World Cup.
His arrival in August brought a fresh challenge, and he initially needed time to establish himself in the starting lineup. By September, however, Vozinha had secured the goalkeeping position and became an important part of the title-winning side.
The Chilean league title also marks his first trophy with Colo-Colo and adds another achievement to his career. He previously won the Cape Verdean championship in 2015 and the Cyprus Cup with AEL Limassol in 2019.
Despite the celebrations, questions remain about his future in Chile. His current contract expires on December 31, and the club has yet to confirm an extension. The result also secured Colo-Colo qualification for the 2027 Copa Libertadores next season.
For now, Vozinha is enjoying a memorable achievement with one of South America’s most historic clubs. His decisive late save helped complete a remarkable title-winning afternoon.
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