CAPE VERDE World Cup star Vozinha has continued his remarkable summer after a species of SEA SLUG was named after him.
The veteran goalie, 40, for his heroics in the group stage and then last-32 defeat to .
Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha has a sea slug named after him Credit: Getty
A red Caribbean mollusc has been found and named Aldisa vozinha
And now he has made a surprise impact on ocean life.
A small red mollusc – discovered by Jesus Ortea – has been named Aldisa vozinha.
The scientific report published explains that the new life form found in the Caribbean was dedicated to fan favourite Vozinha after his “prominent role” at the World Cup.
Out of work ‘keeper Josimar Jose Evora Dias is now better known as Vozinha after helping the second smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup get a miraculous 0-0 draw with .
He made several standout saves in the group opener and became a viral hit.
His performance against Spain – eclipsing in a shot.
And now he has been marked out by Ortea, 75, in marine biology.
The slug’s red colour is a “reminder of his feat” – and ironically came against La Roja.
That phrase means “the red one” in Spanish and is the nickname of the national side.
And Ortea has previous with this sort of thing, naming a discovery in after another World Cup hero – .
He went on to play for and PSG as well as .
Another small creature found by Ortea was named after former Sporting Gijon striker Quini due to its red and white colour as well.
Vozinha, , now has over 28million followers on Insta, including .
He is a massive global hit after helping out of the groups thanks to another draw with .
They took Argentina to extra-time, causing a major shock before going home with their heads held high.
And Vozinha’s legacy lives on.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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