Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has continued to defy age, achieving another remarkable milestone at 40 after helping Colo-Colo secure the Chilean league title. The experienced shot-stopper played a crucial role as his team defeated Nublense 2-1 to clinch the championship with three matches still remaining in the season.

Marcos Bolados scored a dramatic injury-time winner to secure the title for Fernando Ortiz's men, giving Colo-Colo their 35th league championship. However, the victory would not have been complete without Vozinha's outstanding contribution in the dying moments of the match.

In the 97th minute, the Cape Verdean goalkeeper produced a stunning save to deny Nublense an equaliser. He brilliantly stopped a powerful long-range effort from outside the penalty area, preserving Colo-Colo's lead and sending the visiting supporters into celebration at Estadio Nelson Oyarzun in Chillan.

The journey to this championship began several months earlier. Vozinha attracted international attention with his impressive performances for Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Making their first-ever appearance in the tournament, Cape Verde surprised the football world by reaching the knockout stage.

His performances against football giants Spain and Argentina further established Vozinha as one of the tournament's standout goalkeepers. Following the memorable World Cup campaign, he began looking for a new challenge and eventually joined Chilean giants Colo-Colo last August.

However, his early days at the club were far from easy. Vozinha had to work hard to earn a place in the starting lineup and secure regular playing opportunities. Despite those initial challenges, he managed to make a significant contribution within just a few months, celebrating his first league title outside his home country.

The title-deciding encounter against Nublense was filled with drama. Arturo Vidal opened the scoring for Colo-Colo in the 14th minute with a brilliant volley. However, Lucas Molina brought Nublense level in the 29th minute, leaving the championship race hanging in the balance.

Colo-Colo needed a victory to secure the title without depending on results elsewhere. As the match appeared to be heading towards a draw, Marcos Bolados stepped up in the 92nd minute to score the decisive goal and seal the championship.

Although Bolados delivered the winning strike, Vozinha's late heroics proved equally important in protecting the team's advantage. His crucial save in the seventh minute of added time ensured that Nublense could not spoil the celebrations.

Following the final whistle, Vozinha expressed his gratitude to his teammates, coaching staff and everyone at Colo-Colo who had welcomed him to the club. He also dedicated the historic achievement to his family and the people of his homeland.

"I dedicate this title to my family and the entire people of Cape Verde," the goalkeeper said.

Vozinha initially joined Colo-Colo on a six-month contract, which includes an option to extend his stay for another season. His future at the club remains undecided, but after helping secure the Chilean league crown at 40, the veteran goalkeeper has every reason to celebrate another extraordinary chapter in his career.