The U16 team of Famalicão shone by becoming the national runner-up in the second division, finishing the qualifying phase with a 0-2 victory against Amora. This result secured Famalicão 31 points at the end of the competition, placing them just behind SL Benfica's B team, which won the title with 39 points. Coach Rui Alves led the squad, which competes as a B team in the U17 tier, since the club has another team in the first division. Forward Miguel Magalhães was one of the standout players, finishing as the top scorer of the qualifying phase with 12 goals, surpassing Martim Gomes from SL Benfica, who came in second. Famalicão's access to this decisive phase was secured after a solid performance in Series B of the first phase, where they accumulated 29 points, two more than UD Oliveirense, which also qualified. This remarkable performance by the U16 team reflects the club's ongoing commitment to developing young talent.