The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) grants an exemption to allow Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his nickname on his shirt after signing for Colo Colo.

Vozinha kept a clean sheet on his World Cup debut against eventual champions Spain The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) has granted an exemption to allow Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his nickname on his Colo Colo shirt. The 40-year-old signed a six-month contract with the Chilean Liga de Primera side on Monday after garnering global acclaim for his performances at the World Cup. Under league rules, he is required to play under his legal name Josimar Jose Evora Dias, with ANFP regulations stating "nicknames, appellations or sobriquets will not be permitted" on playing shirts. However, Colo Colo have successfully secured permission for him to play under his famous moniker, which means 'granny' in Portuguese. "It is the name I have used my entire life," Vozihna said in a news conference. "In Cape Verde, it holds great significance and a rich history, and now it does globally as well. "If my grandmother were alive today, I think she would be proud. I hope to keep using it for the rest of my career as a tribute." Vozinha arrived in Santiago on Sunday to a lively reception from Colo Colo's fans and joined his new team-mates in training two days later.