Benfica appoints Marina Teixeira as new women's handball head coach through 2028

Published Jul 29, 01:08 PM UTC

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Benfica has officially announced Marina Teixeira as the new head coach of the club's senior women's handball team, replacing Luís Monteiro. The 57-year-old former assistant coach signed a contract until 2028. Teixeira has been with Benfica since the 2019/20 season, first as team manager and then as assistant coach. She takes over a dominant team that is the reigning five-time national champion, having also won the Portuguese Cup in the last two seasons and the Super Cup last year. Teixeira stated her goal is to continue the successful work already in place, adding her personal touch while maintaining the club's winning culture and ambition. The announcement was made by the club on its official page, confirming earlier reports by Record.

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Former assistant replaces Luís Monteiro

Former assistant Marina Teixeira has been named the new head coach of Benfica's women's handball team, replacing Luís Monteiro. The five-time national champion club confirmed the appointment on its official page this Wednesday, corroborating information previously reported by Record.

"Sport Lisboa e Benfica announces that Marina Teixeira, aged 57, is the new coach of the senior women's handball team. The former assistant coach has signed a contract until 2028," Benfica stated.

Teixeira has been associated with the club since the 2019/20 season, first as team manager and later as assistant coach. She now takes on the mission of maintaining Benfica's dominance in the sport.

Benfica is the reigning five-time national champion and has also won the Portuguese Cup in the last two seasons, as well as the Super Cup last year. Their main rival in the sport has been Madeira SAD.

"Basically, it's about continuing the work that has been well done so far, adding one or two things with a personal touch. The goal is to keep working well, keep winning, and maintain ambition, because that's always what is asked of those who work at Benfica," said Teixeira, quoted by the club.

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