Malta is gearing up for a historic Nations League play-off against Luxembourg, with a spot in League C on the line. To rally support, the Malta Football Association hosted an open training session at the new National Football Centre, part of a months-long campaign to unite fans behind the team.

After narrowly missing out on promotion in previous years, this fourth Nations League campaign feels like a turning point. Veteran defender Zach Muscat—now playing in Portugal for Chaves—acknowledges that past heartbreaks serve as motivation rather than a burden. He views the high stakes as an opportunity for Maltese football to gain international exposure.

While Muscat respects Luxembourg’s growth and their roster of foreign-based talent, he believes Malta’s collective identity and recent wins—including a friendly victory over their opponents—give them a competitive edge.

The squad also features fresh talent like Keyon Ewurum. Currently on loan from Valletta to Torino’s Primavera side, Ewurum has already made an impact in Italy and expressed his pride in joining the senior national team for such a pivotal moment.