Malta Women’s Under-19 National Team Coach David Attard has unveiled a 22-player provisional squad ahead of the upcoming UEFA Euro WU19 Qualifiers, which will take place over the next week at the Centenary Stadium. Malta has been drawn into Group 6 of League B, where they will face Latvia, Israel and Kazakhstan in what promises to be a demanding test for the squad’s continued development.
The qualifiers come on the back of two friendly matches played last month against Lebanon. Although Lebanon won the opening game 4–2, Malta responded well in the second encounter, earning a 1–1 draw. Despite mixed results, the performances provided valuable preparation and meaningful minutes for Attard’s young squad ahead of this important international window.
Malta will begin their campaign on Tuesday, 25th November at 11:00hrs with a clash against Latvia. The team will then face Israel on Friday, 28th November at 14:30hrs, before concluding their schedule against Kazakhstan on Monday, 1st December at 11:00hrs, all at the Centenary Stadium.
With three competitive fixtures in quick succession, the qualifiers will offer a strong opportunity for the squad to showcase progress made in recent months and to further develop as they continue their pathway in the national team structure.
Malta WU19 Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers:
Erika Muscat (Swieqi United), Maya Muscat (Hibernians FC), Julia Maria Zarb (Birkirkara FC)
Defenders:
Lara May Azzopardi (Birkirkara FC), Francesca Bartolo (Hibernians FC), Amber Galea (Hibernians FC), Maia Gauci (Birkirkara FC), Somaya Muscat (Valletta FC), Thea Ida Scicluna (Swieqi United)
Midfielders:
Lexine Farrugia (AS Roma – ITA), Shana Farrugia (Hibernians FC), Suzanne Farrugia Sacco (Hibernians FC), Emma Sophia Flannery (Albion SC Las Vegas – USA), Stella Francalanza (Birkirkara FC), Shannen Mallia (Swieqi United), Ema Micallef (Swieqi United)
Forwards:
Nilayza Attard (San Gwann FC), Lisa Calleja (Hibernians FC), Nyorah Celeste (Hibernians FC), Crista Chetcuti Ganado (Leicester City – ENG), Angele Fenech (Lija Mgarr FC), Thais Muscat (San Gwann FC)
Malta will be aiming to build momentum across all three fixtures as the nation continues to invest in the long-term development of women’s football. Supporters are encouraged to attend and show their backing for the next generation of Maltese talent.
