Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA), the only publicly-traded
multi-club ownership company on football (soccer), today announced
the continued success and ambitious plans of its Mozambican
football club, Brera Tchumene FC.
Since its founding in 2023, Brera Tchumene FC
has quickly gained a reputation as a cornerstone of player
development in the region. The club has achieved remarkable
milestones, including clinching a 2025 first division spot in the
prestigious Moçambola, Mozambique’s premier football league,
following the club’s recent 4-1 win at its last match against
Ferroviario de Namula.
Exploring Opportunities in
MozambiqueMozambique, one of the most underdeveloped
nations globally, offers vast opportunities for growth across
various sectors, including sports. The United Nations Development
Program (“UNDP”) ranks the country 183rd out of 193 nations on the
Human Development Index (HDI), underscoring its untapped potential.
Football, a national passion and unifying force, stands out as an
area ripe for development.
With a population exceeding 34 million,
Mozambique has a deep reservoir of untapped football talent. Yet,
its player development infrastructure remains limited, with only
one organization, Associação Black Bulls, actively focusing on
cultivating young athletes. This gap presents significant
opportunities for new initiatives to develop talent and connect
players with more competitive leagues globally.
Success stories like Reinildo Mandava (Atlético
Madrid, La Liga) and Geny Catamo (Sporting CP, Portugal)
demonstrate the potential of Mozambican players to excel at the
highest levels. However, sustained success requires more
organizations to provide structured training programs and pathways
for young athletes.
Brera Tchumene FC: Pioneering Player
DevelopmentBreraTchumene FC is committed to establishing
itself as a leader in Mozambican football development. In its
inaugural season in 2023, the club earned promotion to Moçambola,
Mozambique’s top-tier national league, marking a significant
milestone.
In 2024, the club expanded its operations by
establishing professional managerial departments in finance, human
resources, communications, and commercial management. Brera
Tchumene FC also launched women’s and U-19 teams, alongside its
men’s senior team, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity and
long-term growth.
“Our mission is to provide young Mozambican men
and women with the best conditions to develop their skills and
create pathways for their success in more competitive leagues
worldwide,” said Vasco Imparato, CEO of Brera Tchumene FC.
Strategic Growth
PlansLooking ahead, Brera Tchumene FC is doubling
down on youth development. The club plans to launch U-15 and U-17
boys’ teams and a U-19 girls’ team to build a comprehensive talent
pipeline. It also plans to enhance its scouting processes and form
partnerships to facilitate player transfers to international
leagues.
Timing is critical. While regions like West and
North Africa are already saturated with European academies,
Mozambique remains an untapped market. Brera Tchumene FC is
positioning itself as a regional leader in football development
before the global spotlight shifts to Southern Africa.
Elevating Standards in
MozambiqueThe club utilizes some of the best sporting
facilities in the country and is quickly becoming a top destination
for young talent. With continued investments in infrastructure,
staffing, and operations, Brera Tchumene FC is poised to become one
of Africa’s premier football development hubs.
“Our vision is to not only elevate Mozambique's
football landscape but also play a crucial role in Africa’s overall
football ecosystem. We are building an operation that will attract
talent, nurture excellence, and open doors for Mozambican players
on the global stage,” Imparato added.
ABOUT BRERA HOLDINGS
PLCBrera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) is dedicated to
expanding its social impact football business by developing a
global portfolio of emerging football and sports clubs. Building on
the legacy of Brera FC, which it acquired in 2022, the Company aims
to create opportunities for tournament prizes, sponsorships, and
professional consulting services. Brera FC, recognized as "The
Third Team of Milan," has been crafting an alternative football
legacy since its founding in 2000. The club also organizes the
FENIX Trophy, a nonprofessional pan-European tournament
acknowledged by UEFA. This tournament, which has been referred to
as "the Champions League for amateurs" by BBC Sport, has garnered
significant media coverage, including from ESPN.
In its efforts to broaden its reach, Brera
expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene
FC in Mozambique, which quickly rose to the First Division after
winning its post-season tournament. In April 2023, the Company
acquired a 90% stake in the North Macedonian first-division team
Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev, now known as Brera Strumica FC.
Additionally, in June 2023, Brera made a strategic investment in
Manchester United PLC, realizing a 74% gain. The Company has
further diversified its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in
UYBA Volley, an Italian women's professional volleyball team, in
July 2023, assuming control of Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC, a
Mongolian National Premier League team, which became Brera Ilch FC,
in September 2023, and establishing a joint stock company for the
North Macedonian women's football club Tiverija Strumica, now known
as Brera Tiverija FC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brera Strumica
FC, in June 2024.
Most recently, Brera announced plans to acquire
an Italian Serie B club, having signed an exclusive letter of
intent with a prospective club, and is proceeding with due
diligence. With a focus on bottom-up value creation,
innovation-driven growth, and socially impactful outcomes, Brera
Holdings endeavors to position itself as a forward-thinking player
in the global sports landscape.
For more information, visit
www.breraholdings.com.
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Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the popularity
and/or competitive success of the Company's acquired football and
other sports teams, the Company's ability to attract players and
staff for acquired clubs, unsuccessful acquisitions or other
strategic transactions, the possibility of a decline in the
popularity of football or other sports, the Company's ability to
expand its fanbase, sponsors and commercial partners, general
economic conditions, and other risk factors detailed in the
Company's filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements
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responsibility to update such forward-looking statements except in
accordance with applicable law.
Company Contact Information: Pierre Galoppi, Chief
Executive Officer, Brera Holdings PLC
Email: pierre@breraholdings.com
Investor Relations Inquiries: Skyline Corporate
Communications Group, LLC Scott Powell, President 1177 Avenue of
the Americas, 5th Floor New York, New York 10036 Office: (646)
893-5835 Email: info@skylineccg.com
- Brera Tchumene FC has quickly gained a reputation as a
cornerstone of player development in the region.
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