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Cape Verde's remarkable World Cup campaign continues to pay dividends, with veteran goalkeeper Vozinha joining Colo-Colo and head coach Bubista taking charge of Moroccan side RS Berkane.
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Cape Verde's unforgettable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to transform careers.
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha has secured the biggest contract of his professional career, while national team coach Bubista has earned a high-profile move into club football after leading the island nation to its greatest achievement.
Vozinha joins Colo-Colo
The 40-year-old goalkeeper has signed for Chilean giants Colo-Colo, completing what is widely regarded as the most lucrative contract of his career.
Vozinha was one of Cape Verde's standout performers at the World Cup, producing a series of impressive displays that attracted international attention.
His popularity has also exploded away from the pitch. Following the tournament, the experienced goalkeeper has reportedly grown his Instagram audience to around 29.5 million followers, opening up major commercial and sponsorship opportunities alongside his football career.
For a player who spent much of his career outside football's biggest spotlight, the World Cup has completely changed his professional and commercial profile.
Bubista earns major promotion
Vozinha is not the only member of Cape Verde's football success story to benefit.
Head coach Bubista, named Africa's Best Coach in 2025, has also secured a prestigious new role.
After spending six years in charge of the national team and leading Cape Verde to a historic first World Cup qualification and a place in the knockout stages, the 56-year-old has accepted an offer from Moroccan club RS Berkane.
The ambitious side finished as runners-up in Morocco last season and reached the CAF Champions League semi-finals, making it one of the continent's most competitive clubs.
For Bubista, who enjoyed his playing career with clubs including Portuguese side Estoril, the appointment represents another significant step forward after his success with the national team.
A World Cup that changed lives
Cape Verde's remarkable performances on football's biggest stage have brought rewards far beyond the tournament itself.
While Vozinha begins a new chapter with one of South America's biggest clubs and Bubista embarks on an ambitious coaching project in Morocco, both men are now enjoying the benefits of a World Cup campaign that placed Cape Verde firmly on the global football map.