Manaus and QFC SAF name returning coaches for 2027 Brazilian football season

Manaus Futebol Clube announced the return of João Victor as head coach for the 2027 season. Victor, who previously led the team in 2026, said the main goal is to secure promotion back to Série C of the national league after a recent stint in Série D. The club will begin pre‑season preparations in November and aims to build a competitive squad for both state and national competitions.

QFC SAF confirmed the reappointment of João Paulo Oliveira as head coach for the 2027 Campeonato Potiguar. Oliveira, who guided the club to the state second division title in 2025 and achieved a semifinal run this year, will oversee squad planning, player recruitment and staff appointments as the team seeks to consolidate its place in the state elite.