Olhanense fans take to the streets
Several hundred SC Olhanense fans made their presence known in Olhão town centre on Saturday morning when they demonstrated against the Portuguese Football Federation’s (FPF) arbitrary decision to promote Vizela
Olhanense battle for justice
As well as protest banners appearing all over the area, the Algarve Football Association (AFA) has strongly supported the Olhão club’s campaign for justice following the Portuguese Football Federation’s (FPF)
Uproar at Olhanense
Olhão mayor António Miguel Pina has joined the chorus of criticism of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following its decision to promote Vizela and Arouca from the Campeonato de Portugal
Farense promoted to Primeira Liga
At a meeting of the professional football league on Tuesday, it was announced that SC Farense and CD Nacional (Madeira) will be promoted to the topflight whilst Casa Pia (Lisbon)
Football to restart in June?
Reliable sources indicate that Olhanense players will commence training in about two weeks’ time, with the Campeonato de Portugal play-offs being staged behind closed doors in June. Further guidelines are
Walking football supports needy communities in Olhão and Tavira
East Algarve Walking Football (EAWF) has now initiated a scheme to supply those in need with basic food stuffs, cleaning products, toiletries, hygiene products, animal feed, infant items such as
Support for those in need in East Algarve
East Algarve Walking Football has joined forces with SC Olhanense, the Junta de Freguesia de Olhão and the MunicÃpio de Olhão to collect donations of non-perishable food stuffs, basic hygiene
Olhanense players thank fans
Popular captain Leleco – he often joins fans in the local café after games – has thanked supporters via the club’s website for their support during these troubled times. Goalkeeper
Cristiano Ronaldo and colleagues help local football
Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo initiated the idea that the Portugal national squad, including the technical team, should make a sizeable donation to support the lower
Olhanense in grave danger of folding
Isidoro Sousa, president of Sporting Clube Olhanense, has voiced serious doubts about the future of the club. With no income, including money from the cancelled weekly Bingo sessions, and unless