Cape Verde’s keeper goes viral
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June 16, 2026
The 40-year-old’s stunning display against Spain has earned him plaudits worldwide, as Cape Verde managed to draw 0-0 with European champions in Atlanta yesterday. It’s an astonishing achievement for the tiny African island of 500,000 people, which is ranked 64th in the world (Spain, which has 50 million people, is 3rd). Vozinha’s saves have also put Cape Verde – one of Africa’s most functional democracies – on the map.
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