Category: Youth Football

7 July 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Women’s Under-17 national team registers second win in Estonia

The women’s Under-17 national team, led by Frank Schembri, registered its second win in the UEFA Development Tournament being held in Estonia as they defeated hosts Estonia 2-1 on Thursday. Maria Farrugia and Demi Magrin gave Malta a two-goal lead… Read more

21 June 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

New head-coach for Mqabba Youth Nursery

Mqabba FC Youth Nursery has appointed Mr Michael Degiorgio as the new Nursery’s Head Coach. Considered as an important figure in Maltese football history, Michael Degiorgio is a UEFA A Licence holder and qualified Head Coach. He has been involved… Read more

14 June 201714 June 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Youth FA Annual General Meeting

Youth FA President Fr. Hilary Tagliaferro appealed to the nursery administrators to continue striving to give the best professional services, coupled with passion and ambition to their players, as only this will ensure that the level of the game is… Read more

29 May 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Double for Gozo girls in Women’s Under-17 competitions

Champions Gozo completed the double in women’s youth competitions after winning the Women’s Under-17 Knock-Out by defeating Birkirkara 5-0 at the Kirkop Ground on Sunday. Maria Farrugia opened the scoring on the 29th minute. Joeline Camilleri doubled the score on… Read more

22 May 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Birkirkara, Gozo to contest Women’s Under-17 Knock-Out

Birkirkara and Gozo will be contesting the Women’s Under-17 Knock-Out after both emerged as winners in the two semi-finals at the Kirkop Ground on Sunday. The Stripes defeated Tarxien Rainbows 5-3 after extra-time. Sarah Urpani put Birkirkara ahead but a… Read more

17 May 201718 May 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

FIFA Live Your Goals Festival lures 180 girls

The Grassroots and Women’s Football Sector within the Malta FA Technical Centre earlier this month hosted another FIFA Live Your Goals Festival at the Ta’ Qali training grounds as part of its mission to develop and promote women’s football at… Read more

11 May 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Sliema Wanderers win Youth Knock-Out

Sliema Wanderers won the Youth Knock-Out competition after defeating Attard 3-0 in the final at the Centenary Stadium on Wednesday. Omar Elouni gave the Wanderers an early lead, putting them ahead on the 3rd minute. Kurt Shaw converted a penalty… Read more

9 May 201710 May 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

St. Andrews win the Under-17 Knock-Out Final

St. Andrews’ triumphed in the Youth FA Under-17 Knock-Out Competition by beating Valletta 1-0 in a thrilling final to claim the double. Mattia Veselji scored the all-important goal towards the end of the second half to prevent the match from… Read more

9 May 20179 May 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

Valletta FC youth sector in collaboration with Stoke City Academy to organise Summer Camp

Valletta FC Youth Development Sector in collaboration with Stoke City FC Academy shall be organising a Football Summer Camp from the 3rd to the 6th July 2017. The English Premier League side’s Category 1 Academy shall be sending a number… Read more

9 May 20179 May 2017 by Antoine Busuttil

A multi-sport approach at Zejtun Corinthians Youth Nursery

This year, Zejtun Corinthians Youth Nursery embarked on a pilot project which saw the introduction of a weekly multi-move session for the Under 9 section. At this age “children are encouraged to experience a breadth of sporting activities and to… Read more