MFA looking for new national team coaching staff as Mazzotta’s tenure as interim coach ends

The Malta FA are looking for a new coaching set-up for the national team following the end of Davide Mazzotta and Ernesto Chevanton’s spell as interim coaches this month.

Mazzotta and Chevanton were appointed as interim coaches of the national team in October following the sacking of previous national teams’ head coach Davide Marcolini.

Mazzotta led the team to a home victory over Moldova and a goalless draw against Andorra that saw the team finish second in the UEFA Nations League League D Group 2 and secured a place in the promotion play-off against Luxembourg in March 2026.

Despite the national teams’ improvement under Mazzotta, the Malta FA announced that they decided to go separate ways from Mazzotta and Chevanton and are looking to appoint a new technical staff to guide the national team in next year’s World Cup qualifiers.

“Following the completion of the November international window, the interim coaching tenure of Davide Mazzotta and Ernesto Javier Chevanton with the men’s senior national team is now concluded,” the Malta FA said in a statement.

“Appointed on September 24, 2024, Mazzotta and Chevanton took charge of the team for the last two international windows of the year, including two home competitive fixtures in the UEFA Nations League.

“The Malta FA would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to both coaches for their dedication, professionalism, and the positive atmosphere they fostered among the players, the technical staff, and the fans during their short time with the team.”

The Malta said that it is evaluating its options for the future of the national team’s coaching staff and will also include a new association strategy.

“The Malta FA is actively evaluating its options for the future of the national teams’ coaching staff for the next cycle. This coincides with discussions on the introduction of a new Association strategy which includes technical projects at its core,” the Malta FA said.

“The Malta FA will now take the necessary time through December and January to evaluate all options for the future. This assessment is aimed at establishing a new organigramme for its technical setup, which will be announced in the new year.

“While the future coaching appointments remain open for consideration, the Malta FA emphasises that a strategic review will be carried out to ensure the best path forward including the possibility of retaining already engaged technical staff.”