Wikipedia - Sporting Clube de Benguela
Sporting Clube de Benguela or simply Sporting de Benguela, is an Angolan sports club from the city of Benguela.
History
The club was founded on 16 November 1915, as the 21st branch of Lisbon-based Sporting Clube de Portugal (Sporting CP).
Since independence in 1975, up to 1988, as occurred with all the clubs whose names originated from their former colonial power, Portugal, Sporting de Benguela was renamed as Desportivo de Benguela.
The club is the owner of the Estádio do Arregaça, in the city of Benguela.
The basketball team is a regular participant in the main basketball league whereas the football team remained inactive for many years, due to financial shortages.
In 2018, the football team contested in the Gira Angola, the qualifying tournament for Angola's top division, the Girabola.
The team's colors are green and white, and their logo features a lion, symbolizing strength and determination. Sporting De Benguela has a reputation for playing an attacking style of football, with skilled players who are known for their technical ability and creativity on the field.
Over the years, Sporting De Benguela has produced talented players who have gone on to represent the Angolan national team and play for clubs in Europe and other parts of the world. The team has also won several domestic trophies, including the Girabola title, showcasing their success and competitiveness in Angolan football.
Sporting De Benguela is a respected and well-established club in Angolan football, with a proud tradition and passionate supporters who cheer them on in their quest for success on the pitch.