Nyorah Celeste and Amy Catania make historic Malta senior debuts

Nyorah Celeste and Amy Catania marked unforgettable milestones as they made their senior national team debuts for Malta in the 0–3 World Cup qualifier against Türkiye. At just 18 and 15 years old, the two Hibernians talents were introduced in the second half, becoming the latest young prospects trusted by coach Manuela Tesse during a challenging campaign.

Celeste entered the match with 20 minutes remaining, followed shortly by Catania, who also earned her first cap in front of the home crowd at the National Stadium Pool. Their appearances came as Malta sought fresh energy after Türkiye extended their lead through Selen Altunkulak early in the second half .

Despite the defeat, the debuts of Nyorah Celeste and Amy Catania represent a significant investment in Malta’s future a testament to the nation’s commitment to developing young talent and building resilient, ambitious players ready to rise to international level.

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