Cape Verde Goalkeeper: World Cup Put Us on the Map

Vozinha, the goalkeeper for the Cape Verdean national football team, declared that their historic World Cup appearance has made the country known globally. He expressed that before the tournament, a vast majority of people were unaware of Cape Verde's location, a situation that has now changed.

"Now everyone knows where Cape Verde is, it's something very big," Vozinha said during a FIFA legends event in New York. "Before, 90 percent of people didn't know where Cape Verde was, now it's not like that. This World Cup has been an incredible journey for me."

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Now everyone knows where Cape Verde is, it's something very big. Before, 90 percent of people didn't know where Cape Verde was, now it's not like that. This World Cup has been an incredible journey for me.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper, who is currently a free agent, is looking for a new club and has attracted interest from Colo Colo. Vozinha's standout performance against Spain, where he kept a clean sheet, led to a surge in his Instagram followers.

He indicated a desire to continue playing for another one to three years, depending on his physical condition. Vozinha's newfound global recognition highlights the impact of the team's unexpected success on the international stage.

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I want one or two more years, even maybe three, depending on how my body responds. Right now I am a free agent and I am looking for a good project, I hope to find it soon.