Category: Youth Football

18 June 202219 June 2022 by Antoine Busuttil

Under-15s defeat Gibraltar in friendly match

The Malta Under-15 national team defeated Gibraltar 2-1 on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches at the MFA Training Grounds. Emerson Piscopo put Malta ahead on the 33rd but Lucas Pocock equalised on the 40th. Thomas Melillo converted… Read more

17 June 202219 June 2022 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta Under-16 national team beaten 1-5 by Austria

The Malta Under-16 national team lost 1-5 to Austria in the first of two friendly matches at the MFA Training Grounds on Friday. The visitors took the lead courtesy of Yasin Mankan on the 19th and a brace by Philip… Read more

16 June 2022 by Antoine Busuttil

Under-14s lose narrowly, draw with Lithuania in friendly matches

Making their first ever international appearance, the Malta Under-14 national team played two friendly matches in Lithuania at the LFF Training Centre in Kaunas. In the first match on Monday, the Maltese gave a very good account of themselves despite… Read more

16 June 2022 by Antoine Busuttil

Youth FA fully committed to consolidating football and social mission in season 2022/23

The Youth Football Association held its 2022 General Assembly on Friday, 10th June at the Centenary Hall, Ta’ Qali. Giving an overview of the projects undertaken by the Association during season 2021-22, GeneralSecretary Stephanie Rocco noted that the Youth FA’s… Read more

10 June 202211 June 2022 by Antoine Busuttil

Narrow defeat for Malta Under-18 to Northern Ireland

The Malta Under-18 national team lost 1-2 to Northern Ireland in another friendly match at the MFA Training Grounds on Friday. It was definitely an improved performance for Tose Mendes’ side following a 0-6 defeat to the Irish on Wednesday.… Read more

8 June 20229 June 2022 by Antoine Busuttil

Heavy defeat for Under-18 side to Northern Ireland

The Malta Under-18 national team suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat to Northern Ireland in the first of two friendly matches at the MFA Training Grounds on Wednesday. This game marked the debut of coach Antonio Jose Cardoso Mendes who was… Read more

2 June 2022 by Antoine Busuttil

Carmel Busuttil appointed technical director at Rabat Ajax Football Nursery

Rabat Ajax Football Nursery have announced that Carmel Busuttil has been appointed as technical director. A product of Rabat Ajax, Busuttil went on to play for Verbania Calcio in Italy, KRC Genk in Belgium and Sliema Wanderers apart from a… Read more

31 May 202231 May 2022 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta drawn with Norway, Belgium and Portugal in UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship League A mini-tournament

The Malta women’s Under-19 national team was drawn with Norway, Belgium and Portugal in Group A7 in Round 1 of the 2022/23 UEFA European Women’s Under-19 Championship following the draw which was held on Tuesday. Malta will be competing in… Read more

31 May 202231 May 2022 by Futsal Malta Association

Sliema Wanderers win Youth Futsal League

Sliema Wanderers won the Youth Futsal League after defeating Mosta 6-2 in the final played at the National Sport School in Pembroke. It was a well-fought encounter between the top two teams this season. Moreover this was the end of… Read more

31 May 202231 May 2022 by Malta FA

IFF, BNF Bank host 2021-22 National Junior Leagues Awards Night

The Inħobb il-Futbol Foundation (IFF) partnered up with BNF Bank to celebrate the contribution and achievements of the teams that took part in the 2021-22 BNF National Leagues in the Under-17, Under-15 and Under-14 categories. The winning teams, promoted sides,… Read more