The Malta Women’s National Team, under Head Coach Manuela Tesse, has named a provisional squad ahead of two international friendly matches against Belarus. The fixtures are part of the team’s preparations for next year’s European Qualification campaign.
The friendlies will take place at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali, on Friday, 25 October 2025, kick-off 19:30, and Tuesday, 28 October 2025, kick-off 19:00. Both matches will be broadcast live on TVM Sport+.
These matches are a key step in Malta’s build-up to the 2026 European Qualification, where the national team will compete in League B following their promotion earlier this year. The draw for the qualification campaign is scheduled for November 2025, and the friendlies will allow the coaching staff to assess players and refine tactics ahead of the new competition cycle.
Head Coach Manuela Tesse has selected a squad that blends experience with youth, maintaining continuity from the group that secured promotion. The upcoming fixtures will provide an opportunity to strengthen team cohesion, evaluate player readiness, and build momentum ahead of the European campaign.
Provisional Squad for Belarus Friendlies
Goalkeepers: Maya Cachia (Hibernians FC), Giulia D’Antuono (Mgarr United), Patricia Ebejer (Mgarr United FC)
Defenders: Rebecca Bajada (Mgarr United), Fiona Buttigieg (Luton Town Ladies FC, England), Mariah Cardona (Birkirkara FC), Leanne Cefai (Mgarr United), Jessica Dimech (Hibernians FC), Tammy Falzon (Swieqi United), Stephania Farrugia (Birkirkara FC), Alexandra Gatt (Hull City Ladies, England), Oceane Grange (SV Zulte Waregem, Belgium), Emma Lipman (Genoa FC, Italy), Maya Lucia (Apollon Ladies FC, Cyprus), Georgiana Mifsud (Hibernians FC), Valentina Rapa (Swieqi United), Emma Xuereb (Swieqi United)
Midfielders: Jana Barbara (VfR Warbeyen, Germany), Michaela Cachia (Swieqi United), Rachel Cuschieri (Genoa FC, Italy), Amber Grech (Mgarr United), Nicole Sciberras (Hibernians FC), Sarah Urpani (Swieqi United), Gabriella Zahra (Birkirkara FC), Shona Zammit (Swieqi United)
Forwards: Leah Ayres (Hibernians FC), Haley Bugeja (Inter FC, Italy), Yulya Carella (Mgarr United), Maria Farrugia (Bristol City, England), Kailey Willis (ACF Brescia Calcio Femminile, Italy)
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