About SC Olhanense

SC Olhanense is a Portuguese football club based in the coastal city of Olhão, in the Algarve region. Founded in 1912, the club became one of the most historic teams from southern Portugal and is known for its red and black colours. Olhanense developed a strong local following and spent several periods competing in the top divisions of Portuguese football.

The club achieved its greatest success during the 1923–24 season when it won the Campeonato de Portugal, the predecessor to the modern Taça de Portugal. This victory made Olhanense the first club from southern Portugal to win a major national football competition. Throughout its history, the team also had several memorable campaigns in the Primeira Liga and earned a reputation for being a difficult opponent, especially at home.

Olhanense traditionally played its home matches at Estádio José Arcanjo in Olhão, a stadium closely connected to the club’s identity and supporters. In recent decades, the club experienced financial and sporting difficulties that led to relegations and time spent in lower divisions. Despite these challenges, SC Olhanense remains an important part of Portuguese football history and a symbol of football tradition in the Algarve region.