Former Matildas boss Alen Stajcic is back in the world of international football, taking a job as the head of the Philippines national team.<\/p>\n
PFF officials led by president Mariano Araneta, Jr., general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes, and PFF Women's Committee Co-Chairperson and PWNT Manager Jefferson Cheng expressed confidence that Stajcic's presence will improve the squad.<\/p>\n
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"We are thrilled that Alen Stajcic has accepted the position to be the head coach of the Philippine Women's National Team head coach," said Phillipines Football Federation president Mariano Araneta Jr. <\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong>The chant that sums up Man United's demise<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>Team photo exposes split in South African T20 over BLM protest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n "His appointment shows the commitment and determination of the PFF to give our women's national team the best possible chance to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup."<\/p>\n The 47-year-old was at the helm of the Australian national team for six years before he was ousted in controversial circumstances by the FA<\/a>. <\/p>\n He then took over A-League Men club Central Coast Mariners, but left when his contract expired at the end of the 2020-21 season.<\/p>\n "Coach Alen Stajcic has the capabilities to elevate the Philippine Women's team on the Asian stage and beyond," said PFF general secretary Edwin Gastanes. <\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>Daniel Ricciardo responds to 'dirty driving' claim from F1 rival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n