Pedro Martinez Losa has agreed a new deal as Scotland women's head coach; he will lead the national team's bid to qualify for the 2025 European Championships and the World Cup in 2027; the Spaniard has been in charge since 2021
Friday 22 September 2023 11:54, UK
Scotland Women's head coach Pedro Martinez Losa has agreed a new deal until 2027.
Losa, who took over the national side in 2021, will lead Scotland's bid to qualify for the 2025 European Championships and the World Cup in 2027.
The announcement comes ahead of their Nations League opener against England at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday night.
The Spaniard said: "I am really pleased to extend my stay as head coach of the Scotland women's national team.
"While we were all disappointed not to be at the World Cup, we now have a blend of experienced players approaching their peak and younger players who have gained invaluable international experience during the Pinatar Cup and the recent friendly match programme.
"We look forward to a really tough but exciting Nations League campaign as a Group A nation and of course starting with tonight's game against our oldest rivals. This tournament will be a good test for our squad and I am confident we will continue the progression we have made this year and ultimately achieve our objective of returning to major tournament finals."
Scottish FA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell added: "Pedro has overseen a transitional period for the Scotland Women's National Team and it's important we have continuity ahead of a busy period of fixtures, including the first-ever UEFA Women's Nations League.
"There is a lot to look forward to within women's football in this country in the coming years: with the SWPL bringing greater professionalism and investment into the women's domestic game, and an elite pathway taking shape that will help that transition for players from league football to the international arena.
"Pedro has a clear vision for the future of the SWNT and we will support him and the squad in order to realise that shared ambition."
