Manuela Tesse has announced her team selection for the upcoming friendly match against Hungary.
The Malta Women’s National Team is scheduled to compete in a friendly match against Hungary on Tuesday 3rd December 2024. The game will take place at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali, with the kick-off set for 14:00.
In preparation for the upcoming match, the Women’s National Team has organized an initial training match against Hungary on Friday 29th November. This match will be held behind closed doors at the Malta FA Training Grounds.
This friendly match is a crucial part of Malta’s preparations for the UEFA Women’s Nations League qualification campaign. Malta has been placed in Group C2 and will face challenging opponents such as Cyprus, Georgia, and Andorra. The team aims to utilize the match against Hungary to fine-tune their tactics and gain momentum before these critical fixtures.
Head Coach Manuela Tesse has announced a preliminary squad for the friendly encounter. Tesse is eager to assess her players’ performance in a competitive environment before the commencement of the Nations League matches. With a number of talented players at her disposal, the match against Hungary presents a valuable opportunity to evaluate the team’s cohesion, tactical awareness, and overall fitness.
The UEFA Women’s Nations League plays a vital role in the qualification process for the 2025 FIFA Women’s World Cup and other major international tournaments. Malta aims to make a strong impression in Group C2 as they continue their progress on the global stage. Head Coach Manuela Tesse has announced a provisional squad of 27 players:
Goalkeepers
Gulia D’Antuono (Mgarr United), Patricia Ebejer (Mgarr United), Christiana Pisani (Lija Athletic)
Defenders
Charlene Zammit (Birkirkara FC), Emma Lipman (Genoa, Italy), Alexandra Gatt (Durham, England), Emma Xuereb (Swieqi United), Valentina Rapa (Birkirkara FC), Abigail Camilleri (Mgarr United), Rebecca Bajada (Mgarr United), Tammy Falzon (Swieqi United), Jessica Dimech (Hibernians FC).
Midfielders
Shona Zammit (Swieqi United), Rachel Cuschieri (Genoa, Italy), Brenda Borg (Mgarr United), Yulya Carella (Swieqi United), Nicole Sciberrras (Hibernians FC), Maia Debono (Mgarr United, Michela Cachia (Swieqi United), Sarah Urpani (Swieqi United), Gabriella Zahra (Birkirkara FC).
Forwards
Maria Farrugia (Sheffield United, England), Ylenia Carabott (AFC Fylde, England), Haley Bugeja (Inter, Italy), Kailey Willis (Venezia, Italy), Maya Lucia (AP ORLEN Gdańsk, Poland), Leah Ayres (Hibernians FC)
