Portuguese João Henriques is the new coach of Nacional

João Henriques has been appointed as the new coach of Nacional, replacing Alexandre Santos. This marks the third coaching change for the team in the 2026/27 season. Henriques returns to Madeira after a stint at Petro de Luanda and previously coached Marítimo. Nacional is currently struggling in the league, sitting 16th with four points, and will face Sporting de Braga next. Braga also recently changed coaches, appointing Franclim Carvalho after Carlos Vicens was dismissed.