MFA appoints Kevin Azzopardi as Director of Communications
Kevin Azzopardi is to be appointed Director of Communications of the Malta Football Association (MFA).
This new post has been created as part of a concerted drive to improve the organisation’s operations across the board. MFA President Norman Darmanin Demajo recognised that the MFA has long felt the need to strengthen further its communications which incorporates public relations, media affairs and corporate communication. “We need to reach out to and engage more effectively with all our stakeholders and followers”, he said. Azzopardi has spent the past 20 years working for Allied Newspapers Limited, publishers of Times of Malta and The Sunday Times of Malta, where he held the post of Sports Editor. “I am glad Kevin accepted to join our team. It is crucial for the MFA to tap into the best expertise available in the various aspects of its operations”, saidAngelo Chetcuti, the general secretary of the MFA. Long regarded as one of the leading sports journalists in the country, Azzopardi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.
Yesterday’s football results
Bank of Valletta third division Luqa SA-St Venera L. 2-0; Ta’ Xbiex-Marsaskala 2-0; Mdina K.Kirkop
Today’s fixtures
Football National Stadium, Ta’ Qali: Bank of Valletta Premier League 2pm Hamrun S.-Birkirkara; 4pm Balzan-Floriana. Victor Tedesco Stadium: Bank of Valletta Premier league: 2pm Sliema W.-Gzira U.; 4.15pm Mosta-Hibernians. Centenary Stadium: Bank of Valletta first division 2pm Senglea Ath.-Marsa; 4.15pm Gharghur-Zebbug R. Charles Abela Stadium: Bank of Valletta second division 2pm B’Buga SP-Zabbar SP; 4.15pm Mgarr U.-Swieqi U. Luxol Stadium: Bank of Valletta second division 2pm Marsaxlokk-San Gwann; 4.15pm Qrendi-Mellieha. Sirens Stadium: Bank of Valletta second division 2pm Attard-St George’s; 4.15pm Siggiewi-Ghaxaq. St Lucia Ground: IASC League 1 8.30am Floriana A.-Zejtun RS; 9.45am Msida RS-Marsa T.; 11am Mosta G.-Gzira U. Ghajnsielem Ground: Women’s Under 17 league 11am Gozo-Hamrun S. Kirkop Ground: Women’s Under 17 league 9am Fgura U.-Zebbug R.; 10.30am Tarxien R.-Birkirkara; 12.00
Azzopardi has been a regular correspondent of the BOV Premier League and other top MFA competitions besides closely following the national team’s commitments in international football, both home and away. Azzopardi, 41, holds a BA (Hons) degree in Communication Studies and is a six-time winner of the annual Sports Journalism Award (Print Category), organised by the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM). He was also Malta’s football correspondent for the international news agency Thomson Reuters. He takes up his role as Director of Communications in the first week of February. 4-2; Kalkara-Xghajra T. 2-2; Mtarfa-Santa Lucia 2-4; Zurrieq-Dingli S 0-0 Mosta-Mgarr U. Basketball Ta’ Qali: Women’s Louis Borg Cup 11.15am Gzira Athleta-Hibernians; Men’s Louis Borg Cup 1pm StarlitesCynergi Depiro; 2.45pm Gzira Athleta-Hibs; 4.30pm Floriana MCP Car Parks-BUPA Luxol. Hockey Corradino: HAM National league 9am Poiatti QHC-Floriana YS; 11am Laferla WH-Lightshop Hs. Handball University Sports Hall: Boys Under 15 9am Kavallieri RS2-De la Salle; 10am, Aloysians-HMS Seminary; 11am LuxolSwieqi Smart Technologies Phoenix; 12.00 La Salle-Swieqi XFM Phoenix. Volleyball Cottonera Sports Complex: Women’s U18 league 1.30pm Paola-Swieqi Phoenix; Women’s league (seniors) 3.30pm Balzan Flyers-PlayVolley; 5.30pm Mellieha Tritons-Fleur-de-Lys 1. Shooting Bidnija: 10am Trap competition for the Attard Brothers Cup.