Floriana Head Coach Darren Abdilla has been named as the VBET November Coach of the Month. 

In a closely contested vote, Darren secured 18 of the 56 votes, edging out Marsaxlokk coach Enzo  Potenza, who received 16 votes, and Sliema Wanderers head coach Paul Zammit, who finished just  behind with 15 votes. 

Throughout November, Darren guided Floriana to three impressive victories:- 3-1 v Birkirkara (MW11), 1-0 v Mosta (MW12) and 2-0 v Hibernians (MW13), as well as a valuable 0-0 draw at the start of the month (November) vs Sliema Wanderers (MW10). 

The award was presented by Mr. Adam Calleja, Business Development Director for SoftConstruct  Malta. 

Here is a career profile of Darren Abdilla: 

*born 10.07.1979, aged 45 (UEFA Pro licence) 

*322 games as first team coach, including 185 in Premier 

*Super Cup winners with Valletta (2019) 

*1st Division champions with Gzira United (2015/16) 

*In Europe, qualified to next round on 8 occasions, 6 with Gzira United and one each with Floriana &  Valletta 

*Coached 30 matches in UEFA competitions (20 Gzira United, 6 Valletta and 4 Floriana), sharing top  spot most EC games with Maltese clubs with Mark Miller. 

*Only coach in Malta to qualify for two consecutive rounds twice in a row (2022 & 2023), both with  Gzira United (in UEFA Conference League) 

*Apart from Floriana, Valletta and Gzira United, also coached Birzebbuga St Peter’s and Ghaxaq in  lower divisions at start of coaching career (2007-2012).