De Leo Names 31‑Man Provisional Squad for Nations League Play‑Off

Malta head coach Emilio De Leo has announced a 31‑player provisional squad ahead of the decisive UEFA Nations League Play‑Off ties against Luxembourg on 26 and 31 March. Promotion to League C is on the line as Malta look to build on their encouraging performances at the end of last year’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

The squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent, including newcomers Shaisen Attard (Ħamrun Spartans) and Aleandro Garcia (Birkirkara). Returning to the fold are Valletta duo Jake Azzopardi and Andrea Zammit, along with Keyon Ewurum (Torino), James Sissons (Chesterfield), and Carlo Zammit Lonardelli (Floriana). Ħamrun’s Joseph Mbong will miss the first leg due to suspension.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Henry Bonello, Rashed Al Tumi, James Sissons, Matthias Debono

Defenders: Zach Muscat, Juan Carlos Corbalan, Kurt Shaw, Enrico Pepe, Jean Borg, James Carragher, Gabriel Mentz, Aleandro Garzia, Ryan Camenzuli, Myles Beerman, Carlo Zammit Londardelli

Midfielders: Matthew Guillaumier, Brandon Paiber, Alexander Satariano, Yannick Yankam, Jake Azzopardi, Teddy Teuma, Adam Magri Overend, Jake Grech

Forwards: Joseph E. Mbong*, Paul Mbong, Ilyas Chouaref, Shaisen Attard, Irvin Cardona, Trent Buhagiar, Keyon Ewurum, Andrea Zammit

*Suspended for first leg against Luxembourg

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