Malta Women’s National Team to Face Hungary in Friendly Match

The Malta Women’s National Team will step onto the pitch for an international friendly against Hungary on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The match is set to take place at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00.

As part of their preparations, Malta will play a training match against Hungary on Friday, November 29, at the Malta FA Training Grounds. This behind-closed-doors encounter will allow the team to test strategies and adapt their gameplay in a controlled environment.

A Step Toward UEFA Nations League Goals

The friendly is a key element of Malta’s build-up to the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League qualification campaign, where they will compete in Group C2 against Cyprus, Georgia, and Andorra. These fixtures will be pivotal in the team’s journey to advance through the competition, and the match against Hungary provides an opportunity to refine tactics and gain crucial match fitness.

The UEFA Women’s Nations League not only serves as an important competition in its own right but also forms part of the qualification pathway for the 2025 FIFA Women’s World Cup and other top international tournaments. Malta is determined to make their mark in Group C2, continuing their progress on the international stage.

Malta Women’s Provisional Squad Announced

Head Coach Manuela Tesse has named a 27-player provisional squad for the upcoming friendly. The selection includes a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents, offering Tesse the chance to evaluate team dynamics and individual performances ahead of the Nations League.

Goalkeepers:

• Gulia D’Antuono (Mgarr United)
• Patricia Ebejer (Mgarr United)
• Christiana Pisani (Lija Athletic)

Defenders:

• Charlene Zammit (Birkirkara FC)
• Emma Lipman (Genoa, Italy)
• Alexandra Gatt (Durham, England)
• Emma Xuereb (Swieqi United)
• Valentina Rapa (Birkirkara FC)
• Abigail Camilleri (Mgarr United)
• Rebecca Bajada (Mgarr United)
• Tammy Falzon (Swieqi United)
• Jessica Dimech (Hibernians FC)

Midfielders:

• Shona Zammit (Swieqi United)
• Rachel Cuschieri (Genoa, Italy)
• Brenda Borg (Mgarr United)
• Yulya Carella (Swieqi United)
• Nicole Sciberras (Hibernians FC)
• Maia Debono (Mgarr United)
• Michela Cachia (Swieqi United)
• Sarah Urpani (Swieqi United)
• Gabriella Zahra (Birkirkara FC)

Forwards:

• Maria Farrugia (Sheffield United, England)
• Ylenia Carabott (AFC Fylde, England)
• Haley Bugeja (Inter, Italy)
• Kailey Willis (Venezia, Italy)
• Maya Lucia (AP ORLEN Gdańsk, Poland)
• Leah Ayres (Hibernians FC)

Catch the Action

Tickets for the friendly will soon be available, giving fans the opportunity to support the national team at Centenary Stadium. For those unable to attend, the game will be broadcast live on TVMSports+, ensuring supporters can tune in to watch Malta take on Hungary in what promises to be an exciting and competitive match.

This friendly is more than just a game–it’s a stepping stone for Malta as they aim to build momentum and confidence ahead of their Nations League campaign. Fans are encouraged to rally behind the team as they strive for success on the international stage.