Porto Expands African Reach in Mozambique

FC Porto and Associação Black Bulls representatives announcing the Dragon Force Mozambique football academy partnership.

FC Porto has officially launched Dragon Force Black Bulls Mozambique, marking the club’s third major academy project on the African continent. Partnering with two-time Mozambican champions Associação Black Bulls, the initiative strengthens Porto’s strategic foothold in a key market for talent identification and brand expansion.

Key Highlights

  • Strategic Partnership: A collaboration with Associação Black Bulls (est. 2017) to implement Porto’s technical methodology.
  • African Footprint: Adds to existing projects in Zimbabwe and Cape Verde, complemented by ongoing World Camps in South Africa.
  • Launch Timeline: Operations begin in February, kicking off with a “Caça-Talentos” (Talent Scout) camp from February 20–22.
  • Focus: High-performance player development, coach education, and structured scouting networks.