Malta coach Davide Mazzotta names squad for internationals

Malta interim head coach Davide Mazzotta has named a 27-man roster for two pivotal November fixtures at the National Stadium, signaling an important moment in Malta’s ongoing UEFA Nations League journey.

Fresh off a 1-0 triumph over Moldova in their last outing, Malta is riding a wave of momentum. They’ll first square off against Liechtenstein in a friendly on Thursday, November 14, at 19:00, using the match as a preparatory tune-up before facing Andorra on Tuesday, November 19, at 20:45–a fixture that could prove crucial for Malta’s ambitions in Nations League Group D2.

The Andorra clash holds particular importance, with Malta still vying for top position and potential promotion in the Nations League standings. Malta and Moldova are currently neck-and-neck on six points each, adding intensity to the final group games.

Mazzotta’s selection features Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Dylan Scicluna, who earns his first senior call-up after appearances with Malta’s U-19 and U-21 teams. The squad also sees key returns for players previously sidelined by injury, including Carlo Zammit Lonardelli (Floriana), Enrico Pepe (Gzira United), and Steven Pisani (Sliema Wanderers). Myles Beerman, also of Sliema, is back in the fold after missing the October squad.

Yet, Mazzotta will have to cope without Jodi Jones, Luke Montebello, and veteran defender Steve Borg, all of whom remain out with injuries. Despite the absences, Malta’s depth and recent form, which includes two wins from three Nations League matches, provide hope for a strong November showing.

Tickets for both fixtures are now available, giving fans a chance to support Malta’s potential promotion push and catch the friendly against Liechtenstein live.

Here’s Malta’s full 27-man squad:

Goalkeepers

• Henry Bonello (Hamrun Spartans FC)
• Rashed Al Tumi (FC Sheriff Tiraspol – Moldova)
• Matthew Grech (Zabbar St Patrick FC)

Defenders

• Jean Borg (Sliema Wanderers FC)
• Luke Tabone (Haverfordwest County AFC – Wales)
• Neil Micallef (Birkirkara FC)
• Kurt Shaw (Hibernians FC)
• Enrico Pepe (Gzira United FC)
• Gabriel Mentz (Gzira United FC)

Midfielders

• Matthew Guillaumier (FKS Stal Mielec – Poland)
• Nikolai Muscat (Marsaxlokk FC)
• Ryan Scicluna (Marsaxlokk FC)
• Teddy Teuma (Stade de Reims – France)
• Steven Pisani (Sliema Wanderers FC)
• Dunstan Vella (Floriana FC)
• Dylan Scicluna (Western Sydney Wanderers – Australia)
• Ryan Camenzuli (Hamrun Spartans FC)
• Carlo Zammit Lonardelli (Floriana FC)
• Joseph Essien Mbong (Hamrun Spartans FC)
• Myles Beerman (Sliema Wanderers FC)

Forwards

• Jurgen Degabriele (Hibernians FC)
• Kemar Reid (Floriana FC)
• Paul Mbong (Birkirkara FC)
• Alexander Satariano (Birkirkara FC)
• Trent Anthony Buhagiar (Brescia Calcio – Italy)
• Basil Tenywa Tuma (Reading U21 – England)
• Kyrian Nwoko (Floriana FC)

With the squad set and anticipation building, Malta will aim to close the year on a high, eyeing both a strong friendly performance and a decisive Nations League victory.