LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the early stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after producing a superb performance to help his country secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven crucial saves as Cape Verde frustrated the former world champions in their first-ever World Cup match, earning the Player of the Match award.
Vozinha repeatedly denied Spain’s star-studded attack with a string of outstanding reflex saves as the Blue Sharks held firm despite sustained pressure throughout the contest.
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Speaking after the match, the veteran goalkeeper said the performance fulfilled a lifelong dream, adding that the occasion meant even more because his mother was unable to travel to the United States due to visa-related costs.
The display has attracted widespread attention on social media, with clips of his saves going viral as football fans hailed one of the tournament’s biggest individual performances so far.
For Cape Verde, the result marked a memorable start to their maiden FIFA World Cup campaign, while Vozinha’s performance has already secured his place among the standout stories of the tournament.
