Vozinha thought special nomination was a joke

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who impressed at the World Cup before joining Colo-Colo, has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy and initially thought the news was a joke.

Vozinha, Cape Verde's goalkeeper, has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy, awarded annually to the world's best keeper. The 40-year-old rose to prominence during the World Cup, where he helped Cape Verde survive the group stage and frustrate teams including Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. His performances earned him a summer transfer to Chilean club Colo-Colo. When he learned of the Yashin Trophy nomination—the award won last year by Gianluigi Donnarumma—Vozinha initially thought it was a joke, telling France Football he has great respect for elite goalkeepers at top clubs and sees the nomination as recognition for his entire nation.