Malta U15 Squad Announced for Inaugural FIFA World Cup in Azerbaijan

Malta U15 national team coach Davide Mazzotta has announced his final 14-player squad for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 30.

The tournament will be held at the Hovsan Competition Complex, featuring an eight-a-side format with two 20-minute halves.

Malta have been drawn in Group Z alongside Kenya, Niger, Chad, North Macedonia and Panama.

The Maltese youngsters will begin their campaign against Kenya on October 24, before facing Niger and Chad on October 25. Their group-stage commitments conclude on October 26 with matches against North Macedonia and Panama.

Mazzotta has selected goalkeepers Zack Pule (St Andrews) and Sheldon Xerri (Pietà Hotspurs).

The outfield players are James Azzopardi, Lee Bonanno and Andvic Inguanez (Valletta); Zven Cutajar, Logan Farrugia and Enzo De Freitas Romao (Pietà Hotspurs); Nathan Fasanelli (Ħamrun Spartans); Isaac Montebello (St Andrews); Zyan Refalo and Declan Roosevelt Zammit (Hibernians); and Nikolai Vella Giordmaina and Beppe Melarosa (Sliema Wanderers).

The competition will provide Malta's young footballers with valuable international experience, offering them an opportunity to test themselves against opposition from different continents while proudly representing their country on the international stage.

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