Goalkeeper Justin Haber was left out of the eighteen-man squad named by Malta national coach John Buttigieg for next Wednesday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Sweden at Ta’ Qali. Andrei Agius and Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza are also out but Mario Muscat, Alex Muscat and Gilbert Agius are back. 
This means that there are only two players based abroad – Manny Muscat of Wellington Phoenix and Andre Schembri of SK Karnten.
Defender Alex Muscat and midfielder Gilbert Agius missed last Friday’s friendly match against Cape Verde as they were recovering from slight injuries while Mario Muscat was rested as Andrew Hogg and Justin Haber played a half each.
The players selected by Buttigieg are:
goalkeepers Mario Muscat (Hibs), Andrew Hogg (Valletta);
defenders Manny Muscat (Wellington Phoenix), Alex Muscat (Sliema), Brian Said (Marsaxlokk), Jonathan Caruana (Hibs), Ian Azzopardi (Sliema), Clayton Failla (Sliema), Kenneth Scicluna (Valletta);
midfielders Jamie Pace (Valletta), Gilbert Agius (Valletta), Kevin Sammut (Valletta), Roderick Briffa (Valletta), Shaun Bajada (Birkirkara), Ryan Fenech (Sliema);
forwards Andrew Cohen (Hibs), Andre Schembri (SK Karnten), Michael Mifsud (unattached).
Tickets are available from the following outlets:
Geraldu Kiosk – Valletta
Star Tourism – Bugibba
Eros Stationery – Paceville
Teamsport – Iklin
Gym at the Millennium Stand, Ta Qali
MFA Offices, Ta Qali.
Ticket-prices are as follows: West C Upper – €50; West C Lower €12; Millennium Stand €8 and North Stand €5. West B VIP tickets costing €75 are available only from the MFA Headquarters.
Tickets will only be available on Match Day from the stadium selling points prior to kick-off depending on availibility.
South End Core tickets are on sale from the following outlets for €5: Teamsport Iklin, Rookies – Bugibba, Badger Karting – Ta’ Qali, Dual Zone – Paola, Star Services – Bugibba, Extra Time – Mosta, 47 Summernights – Marsascala, Cafe Matteo – Valletta, KSU – University Campus, Zmerc Pub – Balzan or or ticket hotline 7940 3309.
A Public Transport service will be provided for the supporters from City Gate (outside Valletta), direct to the National Stadium at Ta’ Qali, starting at 17:00. Return service from the National Stadium to Valletta at the end of the match starting at around 21:00.
The gates at the National Stadium will be open to the public two hours prior to match kick-off – that is at 16:30. Prior to the match, starting at 17:15, the MFA will be providing entertainment for the public present at the stadium.
Malta vs Sweden kicks-off at 18:30 and will be controlled by referees from Northern Ireland namely, referee Adrian Mc Court, assistant referees John Mc Dowell and Paul Munn and fourth official David Malcolm.