Freamunde’s promotion hopes crushed
Promotion chasing Freamunde were hoping to improve on their poor run of form as they travelled south to play an Olhanense team sadly lacking in goals but strong in defence.
Powerboat racing returns to Portimão after five years
After a five-year break, the roar of powerboats is to return to the Arade River in Portimão between July 29 and 31. Organisers have confirmed that the Grand Prix of
Honours even
Portimonense gained a very credible away point after drawing 1-1 with direct promotion rivals Famalicão last Saturday afternoon. Still ‘exiled’ coach José Augusto’s men came under increasing pressure from the
Amuzie makes debut for Nigeria
SC Olhanense full-back Stanley Amuzie made his debut for Nigeria in their 1-1 draw with Egypt last week. The African Cup of Nations group game was watched by 40,000 fans
Segunda Liga slimmed down
At the end of this season, five teams will be relegated from the Segunda Liga and three promoted from the regional championships, thus reducing the league to 22 teams. At
Valverde Bowls Club holds Spring Pairs competition
Valverde Lawn Bowls Club in Almancil held its Spring Pairs competition on Sunday (March 13). Thirty-two pairs entered and were rewarded with a glorious sunny day. The generous prizes were
Canada wins its first Algarve Cup
Canada’s national women’s football team has won the Algarve Cup for the very first time. The surprise came on March 9 with a 2-1 win over Brazil in the final
Portuguese Catholic priests win futsal Euro
A team of Portuguese Catholic priests has achieved European footballing glory for the second year in a row, winning 2016’s European Futsal Championship of Priests on Thursday (February 4), beating
Valverde President’s Shield
Valverde Lawn Bowls Club in Almancil held the final of their President’s Shield on November 9. This is a singles’ knockout competition which attracted 24 entrants. This year a new
Lucky “13”
Portimonense recorded two more victories to extend their unbeaten run to 13 and are now pressing FC Porto B for top spot in Portugal’s second division. Wednesday afternoon last week