Colo-Colo secured the Chilean Primera División title with a 2-1 victory over Ñublense, holding an insurmountable 10-point lead over Universidad de Chile with three matches remaining, Infobae reported.

Late Drama in Chillán

The match at Ñublense featured a fluctuating rhythm before the decisive sequence unfolded in the final minutes. Arturo Vidal opened the scoring for Colo-Colo in the 14th minute with a first-time volley following a corner kick from Victor Mendez, beating goalkeeper Nicola Perez, according to Goal.com. Lucas Molina leveled for the hosts in the 29th minute.

The decisive breakthrough arrived in the 92nd minute when Javier Correa slipped a pass across the six-yard box for Marcos Bolados to convert the winning goal. Minutes later, in the 97th minute, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha preserved the victory by stretching to his left to parry a dangerous shot from the edge of the area, as detailed by Infobae.

A Historic Milestone for Vozinha

The championship is the first professional league title of Vozinha's career. The Cape Verde international arrived in Santiago at the beginning of August following standout performances at the 2026 World Cup against Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina, which earned him a nomination for the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or gala, where he finished sixth among global goalkeepers, according to El Mundo and ESPN Argentina.

His presentation at the Monumental Stadium in Santiago gathered thousands of fans and featured fireworks.

Reflecting on the triumph, Vozinha shared his appreciation with TNT Sports: I want to thank all my teammates, the board, the technical staff, and all the Colo-Colo workers who have welcomed me very well from day one. I came here for this, to win the title. Thank you to God we achieved it and I am very happy and very content. He added: I think in everything I have done in my life, I am very happy for this. He also dedicated the achievement, saying: This is for all my family, all Cape Verde and all the Colo fans.

Social Media Fame Follows World Cup Success Despite Limited Appearances

El Mundo reported that the sudden surge in global fame following the World Cup drastically altered his daily routine, with his Instagram following jumping to 27.5 million. On the pitch, head coach Fernando Ortiz initially favored 19-year-old academy graduate Gabriel Maureira, limiting Vozinha to six total appearances during the campaign, according to El Mundo and Goal.com.

Addressing his performances, Vozinha noted to TNT Sports: I think it is the work of the whole team during the entire championship. I arrived here and there were very few games left, but I am always here to play. I also failed in some moments, I made mistakes, but that is part of football and now it’s time to celebrate.

Claudio Bravo Criticizes Technical Attributes Amid Major Brand Endorsements

Outside of football, Vozinha has taken part in advertising campaigns for major brands such as Adidas, Pepsi, and Red Bull. Meanwhile, former Chile and FC Barcelona and Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo criticized his technical attributes, stating: He commits several errors in a situation that requires coordination (…) and, if you don’t have coordination, you are never going to achieve it.

Automatic Extension Clause Remains Tied to Appearance Threshold

Vozinha’s short-term contract runs through December, though the agreement contains an automatic one-year extension clause if he reaches a 50% appearance threshold in official minutes, according to El Mundo and Infobae.

When questioned about returning to defend the title and compete in the Copa Libertadores next season, the goalkeeper remained noncommittal to TNT Sports: Today is a day to celebrate, later we talk about the future. Asked if he will stay at the club for next season’s Copa Libertadores, the Cape Verde international reiterated: Today is a day to celebrate; we’ll talk about the future later.

With the domestic championship already secured, Colo-Colo turns its attention to the final three fixtures of the calendar. The squad will host Universidad Católica and La Serena before concluding the league schedule away against Cobresal.