The Malta Women’s National Team will bring its UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers League B campaign to a close on Tuesday evening when it hosts Türkiye at the Centenary Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00. The match will be aired lived on TVMSport+.

While the campaign has presented several challenges, including a lengthy injury list and a highly competitive group, Head Coach Manuela Tesse’s side will be determined to conclude the qualifying journey with a strong performance in front of the home supporters.

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Malta enters the fixture following Friday’s encounter against Switzerland, with the team continuing to focus on its long-term development and the integration of young talent into the senior setup.

Speaking ahead of the match, Tesse reiterated her belief in the progress being made by the squad despite the difficult circumstances faced throughout the campaign.

“Even though results have not always gone our way, I believe we have shown good football and demonstrated our identity against strong opposition. This group continues to grow and gain valuable experience at international level.”

Squad Updates

Malta’s preparations have once again been affected by injuries, with two important members of the squad, Haley Bugeja and Maya Lucia, forced to withdraw from the national team camp and will therefore miss the final qualifier against Türkiye.

Bugeja and Lucia have been replaced in the squad by promising youngsters Amy Catania and Ema Micallef, who receive their first opportunity to gain valuable experience within the senior national team environment.

The inclusion of the two young players is in line with Malta’s ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of talent, with several emerging players having featured prominently throughout the current international cycle.

Final Opportunity

Tuesday’s fixture represents Malta’s final outing in the current UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers League B campaign and offers the squad one last opportunity to showcase the progress made throughout the group stage.

With the backing of the home crowd at the Centenary Stadium, Malta will be aiming to finish the campaign on a positive note against a Türkiye side that has proven to be one of the group’s strongest opponents.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the match will be sold exclusively at the Centenary Stadium ticket booths on matchday.