Malta Head Coach Emilio De Leo has named a 28-player squad for the upcoming November international window, which will see the national team face Eswatini in an international friendly at the National Stadium before taking on Gibraltar in the decisive final match of its 2026/27 UEFA Nations League (UNL) campaign.
Malta currently lead Group D1 with seven points from three matches, followed by Gibraltar on two points from two matches, while Andorra sit in third place with one point from three matches. Buoyed by their positive performances and results during the last international window, Malta will conclude their UNL campaign with a crucial match against Gibraltar at the Europa Point Stadium on Monday, 16 November (20:45). As part of their build-up for their encounter with Gibraltar, Malta will face Eswatini at the National Stadium this Thursday, 12 November (18:30).
Among the notable inclusions in De Leo’s 28-strong selection are Valletta duo Mattias Ellul and Yannick Yankam, while Sliema Wanderers’ Stephen Pisani returns to the squad after a lengthy absence.
Sliema Wanderers defender Jean Borg misses out as he continues to recover from an operation while team-mate Alexander Satariano will be unavailable for the Nations League game against Gibraltar as he must serve a one-match suspension.
During the extended September-October international window, Malta recorded two victories over Andorra (2-1 and 1-0) and a 1-1 home draw against Gibraltar in Group D1, putting the national team in pole position to finish top of their UEFA Nations League group.
Coach De Leo also guided Malta to a 2-0 friendly victory over Liechtenstein during this period.
The 28 players selected for by De Leo for the upcoming commitments are:
Goalkeepers
Henry Bonello (Sliema Wanderers FC), Rashed Al Tumi (Birkirkara FC), Dylan Ciappara (Balzan FC), James Sissons (Chesterfield FC – ENG).
Defenders
Zach Muscat (Birkirkara FC), Juan Carlos Corbalan (Marsaxlokk FC), Ryan Camenzuli (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Kurt Shaw (Hibernians FC), Enrico Pepe (Marsaxlokk FC), Mattias Ellul (Valletta FC), Gabriel Mentz (Gżira United FC), Carlo Zammit Lonardelli (Floriana FC), Myles Beerman (Floriana FC).
Midfielders
Matthew Guillaumier (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Brandon Diego Paiber (Valletta FC), Alexander Satariano* (Sliema Wanderers FC), Jake Azzopardi (Valletta FC), Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers FC), Stephen Pisani (Sliema Wanderers FC), Yannick Yankam (Valletta FC).
Forwards
Joseph E. Mbong (Hibernians FC), Paul Mbong (Floriana FC), Ilyas Chouaref (Sion FC – SUI), Irvin Cardona (AS Saint-Étienne – FRA), Basil Tuma (Aldershot Town – ENG), Kevin Cannavò (La Spezia Calcio – ITA), Keyon Ewurum (Valletta FC), Andrea Zammit (Valletta FC).
*Alexander Satariano is suspended for the UEFA Nations League match against Gibraltar.