Olhanense – Change at the top
Nicola Pecini has taken on the role of Director of Football at Olhanense following the resignation of Igor Campedelli who will continue to be the representative of the Italian majority
Olhanense hang on for a draw
The long journey north to third-placed Chaves, just 10 kilometres south of the Spanish border, was a daunting prospect. Four key players were missing: captain Semedo and Rodrigo, suspended for
Olhanense film premiere
‘Honra e Glória Rubro Negra’ has its premiere on December 4 in the Municipal Auditorium, Olhão, at 9.30pm. The film, three years in the making, tells of the 100 years
Olhanense youth march on
We recently reported on the success of the Olhanense U15 youth team under the watchful eye of their coach, Tavira PSP police officer Guido Silvestre. Before last Sunday’s home game
Olhanense face financial struggle
Like many professional football clubs in Portugal, the SC Olhanense SAD (limited liability company) are in serious need of additional investment. Lack of leadership and sponsorship at national level has
Olhanense despair & delight
Olhanense continue to bewilder their fans with a mixture of despair and delight. After the 2-0 win over Portimonense, the team travelled to the capital to take on Benfica ‘B’
Rui Duarte leaves Olhanense
The player who captained Olhanense when they were promoted to the Primeira Liga in 2009 has left the club by mutual consent. Rui Duarte, 36, was passionate about his football
Olhanense appoints new manager
Following Olhanense’s worst defeat in 40 years, a 7-0 drubbing at Sporting ‘B’, it was not totally unexpected when Antonio Conceição was relieved of his duties. There had been high
Olhanense moves on to the next round of Portugal Cup
Of the five Algarve clubs in the second round of the Taça de Portugal (Portugal Cup) only Olhanense progressed to the next round with a win over non-league Quarteirense. A
Stalemate in the Azores
Santa Clara had drawn both their previous home games whilst Olhanense had drawn both their away fixtures, so it was not surprising that the teams shared the points in this

