Vozinha To Visit India? Cape Verde Friendly Tipped Following Brazil Blockbuster

Cape Verde’s Vozinha may visit India for a friendly after the India vs Brazil match. Kolkata or Kochi could host the game.

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Cape Verde friendly tipped for India after Brazil match.

Vozinha, Cape Verde’s WC goalkeeper, may visit India.

Friendly to follow India vs Brazil on Oct 3 in Kolkata.

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Vozinha kept a clean sheet against Spain (Picture credit: AP)

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained a massive fan following with his and his team’s effort at the recent FIFA World Cup, might visit India for a friendly, which will follow the blockbuster India vs Brazil clash in October.

The proposed match would take place just three days after India host five-time world champions Brazil at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, October 3. While the All India Football Federation is yet to announce the Cape Verde game, talks have progressed, with the African team understood to have given its verbal approval.

Kolkata and Kochi have emerged as the two leading contenders to host the friendly, with a final decision likely once the remaining formalities are completed. The game would give Khalid Jamil’s India another chance to test themselves against a team that featured at this year’s FIFA World Cup.

India are expected to start their preparatory camp in Kolkata around September 21, ahead of what could be one of their most difficult international windows in recent years.

Cape Verde’s involvement would add considerable weight to the game, making it more than just another international friendly. Ranked 64th in the world, the island nation made its FIFA World Cup debut in 2026 and emerged as one of the tournament’s surprise packages.

Cape Verde advanced from a tough group undefeated, holding Spain to a goalless draw and Uruguay to a 2-2 stalemate before another 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.

Cape Verde’s brilliant run came to an end against Argentina in the knockouts, but only after a thrilling contest in which they twice fought back before losing 3-2 after extra time.

Sidny Lopes Cabral’s goal against Argentina was later voted FIFA’s Goal of the Tournament, adding another memorable moment to Cape Verde’s breakthrough FIFA World Cup campaign.

The team have since undergone a change in the dugout, with Humberto Bettencourt taking over after Bubista’s departure. The former had spent six years as an assistant and was part of the coaching staff during Cape Verde’s historic FIFA World Cup campaign.

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India is planning to host Cape Verde for a friendly match between September 30 and October 6, either before or after their high-profile friendly against Brazil on October 3. India had previously faced difficulties in securing regular high-quality international opposition.

Cape Verde is considered a strong opponent for India because of its impressive performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where it reached the last-32 on its debut and remained undefeated in the group stage. The team, currently ranked 64th globally, held Spain to a goalless draw, drew 2-2 with Uruguay, and also had a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. They advanced to the knockout stage and pushed defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32 before losing 2-3 in extra time.

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