Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha
The veteran goalkeeper’s latest selection is a testament to longevity as the Blue Sharks prepare for the road to East Africa
By Pascal Okoth
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been named in the national squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, earning his call-up at the remarkable age of 40.
The veteran’s latest selection adds another chapter to one of the most enduring international careers in Cape Verdean football. While most players at his age have long since retired, Vozinha continues to answer his country’s call and remains a trusted option for the Blue Sharks.
His inclusion reflects the confidence Cape Verde’s technical team continues to place in his experience as the country opens its qualifying campaign. Goalkeeping is a position where accumulated wisdom carries particular weight, and Vozinha’s years at international level have equipped him with a rare understanding of the pressures involved.
At 40, he is among the oldest players active in international football. Maintaining the physical and mental demands of competition at this level over such a sustained period is a significant achievement in its own right, and one that has defined his standing within Cape Verdean football.
Vozinha has been a constant presence across some of the Blue Sharks’ most important campaigns, featuring in multiple continental competitions as Cape Verde established itself as a competitive force on the African scene. Experienced players of his stature have been central to that rise.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, lending the tournament added significance for supporters across East Africa. For Cape Verde, securing qualification is the immediate priority, and the presence of seasoned campaigners will matter as the pressure of qualifying builds.
Vozinha’s contribution may extend beyond what happens between the posts. As one of the squad’s senior figures, he is well placed to guide younger players encountering international football at this level for the first time — players who will benefit from the composure and insight that only experience brings.
For a goalkeeper, such qualities are especially valuable. The position demands sustained concentration even during quiet passages of play, and a single lapse in judgment can prove costly. Vozinha’s career has been built on the ability to manage those moments.
For Cape Verdean supporters, his continued availability will carry an emotional resonance. He has been part of the country’s football story for many years and remains a familiar and reassuring presence whenever the Blue Sharks take the field.
The upcoming qualifiers offer Vozinha another opportunity to add to his international tally. Whether starting or contributing from the bench, his presence gives the squad another dependable option in goal as Cape Verde chases a place at the tournament.
At 40, the message is straightforward: age has not ended his international journey. Vozinha has once again received the call from Cape Verde — and once again, he is ready.
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