by Malta’s U15 Women’s National Team will be embarking on a trip to Albania to participate in the UEFA Girls U15 Development Tournament. Coach Clint Tabone has announced the squad that will be representing the nation and spoke of the task at hand for the young squad.
The Tournament
The team will be heading to Tirana in Albania where they will be contesting three matches during the week. Wednesday 27th of September will see the Maltese delegation take on the Faroe Islands at 11:00. The second match will be played on Friday 29th, where Malta will be contesting the host nation, Albania, at 14:00. The final encounter will be played on Monday 2nd October, where Malta takes on Luxembourg at 10:00.
Speaking to the Malta Football Federation’s media department, head coach Clint Tabone spoke of the experience and the challenge ahead for the young team. He said, “Representing your country is always a unique experience. For our girls this is a first, thus making it even more special. It is going to be a tough challenge for them but also a life lesson which will help them grow.”
The coach also praised the commitment shown by the group in preparation for the tournament. Speaking of the expectations as they head into these matches Tabone said, “I expect that all members of the team to show character, determination and teamwork, while adopting a positive attitude. I hope that this experience will be a journey where they learn, while always remaining hopeful that this is just the first step to be part of the national team.”
The Maltese Squad
The coach has selected Ezlyana Degorgio of Santa Lucia and Michela Vella of Swieqi United as the two goalkeepers in the squad. The defensive outfit features two players from current league leaders Hibernians in Cora Falzon and Jade Galea. Birkirkara’s Krista Sacco also made the cut, together with Shanneil Farrugia (San Gwann), Valentina Farrugia (Santa Lucia), Amy Portelli (Swieqi United) and Sampdoria’s Nina-Lee Naudi.
The midfield unit features Kay Axiak of Swieqi United, Ana Mercieca of Birkirkara, and a quartet from Hibernians in Kirsty Caruana, Alanah Ghio, Edeson Grixti and Pearl May Schembri.
Meanwhile, the attacking outfit features two players from Valletta in Gloria Cassar and Hannah Fenech. They are joined by Izabella Stringer (SKMM), Mariah Micallef (San Gwann) and Yasmine Ghenam from Hibernians.
Lead Photo: Joe Borg
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