The Malta Women’s National Team will be facing Hungary in a friendly match on Tuesday 3rd December at the Centenary Stadium, kick-off at 14:00.
In preparation for this match, the Women’s National Team will play an initial training match against Hungary on Friday 29th November. This match will take place at the Malta FA Training Grounds and will be held behind closed doors.
This friendly is part of Malta’s preparation for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League qualification campaign, where they have been drawn into Group C2. In this group, Malta will face tough opponents in Cyprus, Georgia, and Andorra, and the team is using the match against Hungary to fine-tune tactics and build momentum ahead of these critical fixtures.
Head Coach Manuela Tesse has announced a provisional squad for the friendly encounter. Tesse is keen to evaluate her players in a competitive setting before the Nations League matches begin. With several talented players available, the match against Hungary will provide a valuable opportunity to assess the team’s cohesion, tactical awareness, and overall fitness.
The UEFA Women’s Nations League serves as a crucial part of the qualification process for the 2025 FIFA Women’s World Cup and other major international tournaments. Malta will be looking to make a strong statement in Group C2 as they continue their development on the international stage.
Tickets for the match will be available soon from tickets.mfa.com.mt.
Fans are also encouraged to tune in to TVMSports+ to catch all of the action live as the Malta Women’s National Team faces Hungary in what promises to be an exciting and competitive friendly.
Provisional 27-player squad announced by Head Coach Manuela Tesse:
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)