Category: Youth Football

2 October 20173 October 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Wayne Attard names squad for UEFA Under-19 mini-tournament

Malta Under-19 coach Wayne Attard has selected a 20-strong squad for the UEFA European U-19 Championship Group 4 qualifiers which will be played in the Netherland between the 4th and 10th October. Malta’s opening match is against the Netherlands on… Read more

18 September 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Under-17 side to take part in Trofeo Nereo Rocco

A useful test awaits the Under-17 squad in the annual Trofeo Nereo Rocco between the 19th and 25th September as Malta takes part in the 32nd edition of this prestigious tournament which has attracted the participation of a host of… Read more

4 September 20176 September 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

A win and a draw in two friendly matches for Under-19 side in Liechtenstein

The Malta Under-19 side led by Wayne Attard defeated Liechtenstein in a friendly match on Friday and then shared the spoils in another friendly match on Sunday. In the first game at Freizeitanlage Widau – Ruggell, a penalty by Neil… Read more

30 August 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Youth FA Annual Seminar 2017/18

The Youth Football Association held its annual seminar at the Palace Hotel, Sliema on Saturday. During the opening speech, YFA President Fr. Hilary Tagliaferro highlighted the important issues from last season, which although was satisfactory, he still felt the need… Read more

7 August 20177 August 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Youth Knock-Out Competition 2017/18 preliminary and first round draws

The draws for the Youth Knock-Out Competition preliminary round and first round draws were held on Monday at the MFA Headquarters, Ta’ Qali. Preliminary Round 1 Santa Lucia vs Naxxar Lions 2 Ta’ Xbiex vs Gzira United 3 St. George’s… Read more

6 August 20177 August 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

YFA Annual Presentation Night – Season 2016/17

The Youth Football Association hosted its Annual Presentation Night at the Palace Hotel in Sliema, where the winners of the various awards were presented with trophies and mementoes for their achievements during the 2016 – 2017 Season. The Youth FA… Read more

28 July 201728 July 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Youth League, Women’s Under-19 League fixtures released

The Malta Football Association released the fixtures for the Youth League Sections A to E and the first phase of the Women’s Under-19 League. Sections A and B of the Youth League will kick-off on September 11 while Sections C,… Read more

22 July 201727 July 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Draws for Youth FA competitions for season 2017/18

The draws for the Under-17 and the Under-15 Leagues and Knock-Outs organised by the Youth Football Association were held on Friday. YFA General Secretary Joe Micallef welcomed all the represented nurseries and expressed the satisfaction that the vast majority of… Read more

12 July 201719 July 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Youth League 2017/18 draws held on Monday

The draws for the Youth League 2017/18 were held on Monday at the MFA Headquarters, Ta’ Qali. Section A, B, C and D will all be made up of ten teams each while Section E will be made up of… Read more

12 July 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Youth FA introduces insurance cover to all member football nurseries

The Youth FA, in the presence of 40 affiliated nurseries, has launched an innovative concept of an insurance policy cover to all teams, including the players, technical staff and administrators participating in their Under-17 and Under-15 leagues as well as… Read more