MANUELA TESSE NAMES UPCOMING MALTESE SQUAD AHEAD OF EUROPEAN QUALIFIERS
The Malta Women’s National Team squad has been officially announced ahead of their upcoming UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers League B double header against Northern Ireland.
Head Coach Manuela Tesse has confirmed her selection as Malta prepares for two crucial fixtures in their ongoing European qualifying campaign.
The national side will first travel to face Northern Ireland Women's National Team away on 14 April, before hosting the return leg at the Centenary Stadium on 18 April. Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 19:00 CET.
These encounters form part of Malta’s campaign in League B, where the team continues to compete following their recent promotion through the UEFA Women’s Nations League.
Tesse has named a balanced squad featuring a mix of domestic-based players and Maltese internationals plying their trade abroad.
Goalkeepers
Maya Cachia (Hibernians FC), Raisa Costantino (Pro Palazzolo, Italy), Giulia D’Antuono (Mġarr United FC), Patricia Ebejer (Mġarr United FC)
Defenders
Tammy Falzon (Swieqi United), Stephania Farrugia (Birkirkara FC), Jade Flask (Swieqi United FC), Alexandra Gatt (York City Ladies, England), Oceane Grange (Freedom FC, Italy), Emma Lipman (Genoa CFC, Italy), Maya Lucia (Apollon Ladies FC, Cyprus), Emma Xuereb (Swieqi United FC)
Midfielders
Jana Barbara (VfR Warbeyen, Germany), Brenda Borg (Mġarr United FC), Crista C. Ganado (Leicester City FC, England), Rachel Cuschieri (Genoa CFC, Italy), Nicole Sciberras (Hibernians FC), Shona Zammit (Swieqi United FC)
Forwards
Leah Ayres (Hibernians FC), Haley Bugeja (Inter Milan, Italy), Yulya Carella (Mġarr United FC), Lexine Farrugia (AS Roma, Italy), Maria Farrugia (Bristol City Women FC, England), Sara Saliba (Swieqi United FC), Kailey Willis (Venezia Calcio Femminile, Italy)
With an important six points at stake, Malta will be aiming to build momentum and strengthen their position in the group as they continue their European journey.
Photo Credits: Malta FA
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