At 19 years old, Eusébio joined the Benfica team in 1961. Despite his young age; his speed was up to the mark. He passed out of world moves and athletic shots that declared a goal. Even though Mozambique became a Portuguese colony, countless Europeans had never witnessed an African player of such unforeseen talent. This is what led to his pseudonym name the Black Panther or Black Pearl. https://woza.co/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-eusebio-silva/