Porto surprised in Wednesday's training session with the inclusion of Mame Niang, a B team striker, in the first-team workout. The 20-year-old Senegalese, signed from HamKam, was called up by Francesco Farioli for evaluation, as the reigning champions (1st in Primeira Liga 2025, 88 pts, 28W-4D-2L) seek reinforcements for the number 9 position. The team prepares for the season opener against Alverca on Sunday.
Who is Mame Niang?
Mame Niang is a 20-year-old Senegalese striker who recently joined Porto B. Signed from HamKam, he has yet to be confirmed in the first team, but Farioli decided to assess him in training. His call-up comes as Samu, the starting striker, recovers from injury, and Porto continues searching for a new forward.
Why is this news significant?
Niang's inclusion in the first-team session reflects Porto's strategy of integrating B team talents. Other young players like Gonçalo Ribeiro, Luís Gomes, and Bernardo Lima also participated. The team, which scored 66 goals and conceded only 18 last season, aims to maintain competitiveness, having finished 6 points clear of Sporting CP.
What's next?
Porto wraps up preparations for the match against Alverca at the Estádio do Dragão on Sunday. The team, coming off a 1-0 win over Santa Clara (2026-05-16), looks to keep its form, having recorded 4 wins and 1 loss in its last 5 games (WLWWW).
