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Basketball: Conimbricense Josephine Filipe is now a Benfica player

Diário de Coimbra30 August 2026 at 07:15

The Conimbricense Josephine Filipe is the new addition to Benfica's senior women's basketball team. The 30-year-old Portuguese international signed a contract valid until 2028 with the red and white emblem.

This is Josephine Filipe's second stint at Benfica, after representing the club in the 2019/20 season. The player thus returns to the team where she had previously played.

Josephine Filipe is from Coimbra and is a reference in Portuguese women's basketball, having accumulated international experience throughout her career. Her signing represents a significant addition for Benfica's ambitions in women's basketball.

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