World Cup: Flamengo-winning boss sends message to Vozinha

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·16 juin 2026

World Cup: Flamengo-winning boss sends message to Vozinha

What did Rogério Ceni say to Vozinha, Cape Verde’s goalkeeper?

Vozinha has already made history in the 2026 World Cup by shutting down the goal and securing a scoreless draw for Cape Verde against Spain. After all the buzz around the match, the African team’s goalkeeper said he is a fan of Rogério Ceni. After hearing about it, the former player, who was once Flamengo’s coach, sent a message to the shot-stopper.

Through a post on the official channel of Bahia, the club he currently coaches, Rogério Ceni thanked Vozinha for the affection. In addition, the coach of the team from Bahia made a point of congratulating the entire Cape Verde squad and said he is rooting for the country at the World Cup.

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🇨🇻 Ei, Vozinha, nosso Rogério Ceni tem um recado pra você! #CaboVerde #CopaDoMundo #TudoTemBahia #BBMP
– mardi 16 juin 2026

WHAT DID ROGÉRIO CENI SAY TO VOZINHA, CAPE VERDE’S GOALKEEPER?

“Hey, Vozinha. This is Rogério Ceni speaking. I’m reaching out to send you a big hug and congratulate you on your World Cup debut. Not just you, but the entire Cape Verde National Team as well, on a historic debut. I wish you lots of success today and always, and know that the Brazilian people like you very much. Thank you for the affection, and for mentioning and referencing my name before the World Cup debut. More success to you, and let’s go for qualification.”

IS VOZINHA A FAN OF ANYTHING ELSE FROM BRAZIL?

Besides Rogério Ceni, Vozinha also said he is a big fan of Brazilian soap operas and Ivete Sangalo. Given that, the singer from Bahia also made a point of sending a warm message to Cape Verde’s goalkeeper.

WHAT HAPPENED WITH VOZINHA IN THE SPAIN VS CAPE VERDE WORLD CUP MATCH?

Before the ball started rolling for the match between Spain and Cape Verde, the Spaniards were seen as the favorites and many were even expecting a rout. However, that is not what happened.

In an inspired afternoon, Vozinha stopped Spain’s attack, which could not find the back of Cape Verde’s net. Thanks to the determination of the goalkeeper and the entire team, the African nation held on for a 0-0 draw. After the match ended, the number 1 goalkeeper went viral on social media and has already reached more than ten million followers across social platforms.

WHEN IS CAPE VERDE’S NEXT WORLD CUP MATCH?

With an ‘inspired’ Vozinha, the Cape Verde National Team returns to the field this Sunday (21) to face Uruguay, which has three Flamengo players. In short, the match kicks off at 9 p.m. Brasília time in Miami, United States. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.