The Malta Blackball Federation has officially announced the national team squads set to compete in the 2025 Nations Cup, which will take place in Bridlington, England, from April 5 to 16. The selections were made following a series of qualifying tournaments held in recent weeks.
A total of seven categories will represent Malta in this prestigious international competition, with teams across different age groups and experience levels aiming for success on the global stage.
Men’s A Team
The Men’s A team features a strong lineup of experienced players:
- Johan Attard
- Clayton Castaldi
- Leon Azzopardi
- Glenn Axiaq
- Philip Coleiro
- Clint Azzopardi
- Gary Carr
- Coach: Clevion Micallef
Men’s B Team
The Men’s B team includes a promising mix of talent:
- Miguel Mizzi
- Alessio Magro
- Deacon Formosa
- Shaun Attard
- Brandon Bonnici
- Luke Said
- Coach: Lee Ryan Darmanin
Under-15 Team
A young and talented squad will represent Malta in the Under-15 category:
- Nick Muscat
- Jake Castaldi
- Denzel Falzon
- Dielyn Edwards
- Coach: Robert Attard
Under-23 Team
The Under-23 squad includes a mix of rising stars in Maltese Blackball:
- Nordai Desira
- Casdy Vella
- Chaylon Castaldi
- Steven Muscat
- Matthias Debono
- Neil Caruana
- Coach: Kyle Zammit
Senior A Team
The Senior A team, led by coach Malcolm Parnis, will feature:
- Stephen Mangion
- Lee Grima
- Shawn Galea
- Duncan Edwards
- Conrad Catania
- Mario Scicluna
Senior B Team
The Senior B team, coached by Christopher Busuttil, will include:
- Sandro Bartolo
- Cajetan Fauzza
- Robert Bugeja
- Jonathan Vella
- Wayne Cassar
- Mario Felice
Malta Masters Team
The Malta Masters squad consists of experienced players aiming to make an impact:
- Brian Grech
- Antoine Aquilina
- Jason Mangion
- Johan Grixti
- David Zammit
- Jesmond Schembri
- Coach: Ishmael Hatherly
With a strong contingent heading to Bridlington, the Malta Blackball Federation will be looking to make a mark in the 2025 Nations Cup, showcasing the nation’s talent and determination on the international stage.
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