Executive Team
FOUNDER, CEO & Chairman
He developed his career across Portugal and internationally, with experience in countries including England, China, Thailand, and Cyprus. He is the founder and CEO of CIFA Elite, where he leads the vision and development of a structured pathway connecting grassroots football to the professional level.
Bafode Carvalho
Marketing Team
Cristina Rocha - Marketing Director & Admissions Manager 
João Ferreira - Digital Content Producer
Eduardo Oliveira - Sponsorships & Partnerships Manager
António Coelho - Digital Content Producer
Technical Teams
A Seniors - Avanca
Pedro Pacheco - General Director
Wender Said - Head Coach
Lucas Said - Assistant Coach
Serrinha Fontes - Goalkeeper Coach
Julio Pinto - Safeguarding Officer & Assistant Coach
Guilherme Vieira - Physical Therapist
Érica Said - Public Relations Manager
Juliana Dias - Kit & Equipment Manager
Manuel Oliveira - Team Bus Driver
B Seniors - Avanca
Alisson Nascimento - General Director
Kaby Dabo - Head Coach
Serrinha Fontes - Goalkeeper Coach
Paulo Abreu - Assistant Coach
Bruno Azevedo - Physical Therapist
Almancil
Eduardo Barão - Head Coach
Orlando Martins - Assistant Coach
Nuno Lima - Goalkeeper Coach
Dante Urdich - Coordinator and Coach
André Loduvina - Assistant Coach
Rasul Dabo - Fitness Coach
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