Head Coach Manuela Tesse has announced the provisional Malta Women’s National Team squad ahead of two international friendlies against Belarus, part of the team’s build-up to next year’s European Qualifiers.

📅 Saturday 25 & Tuesday 28 October 2025
🕢 Kick-off: 19:30 (Sat) & 19:00 (Tue)
🏟️ Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali
📺 Live on TVM Sport+

These friendlies will give Tesse and her technical team valuable preparation time to fine-tune tactics, assess player form, and build cohesion ahead of a crucial qualifying campaign in 2026.

🧤 Goalkeepers

• Maya Cachia
• Giulia D’Antuono
• Patricia Ebejer

🛡️ Defenders

• Rebecca Bajada
• Fiona Buttigieg
• Mariah Cardona
• Leanne Cefai
• Jessica Dimech
• Tammy Falzon
• Stephania Farrugia
• Alexandra Gatt
• Oceane Grange
• Emma Lipman
• Maya Lucia
• Georgiana Mifsud
• Valentina Rapa
• Emma Xuereb

⚙️ Midfielders

• Jana Barbara
• Michaela Cachia
• Rachel Cuschieri
• Amber Grech
• Nicole Sciberras
• Sarah Urpani
• Gabriella Zahra
• Shona Zammit

⚡ Forwards

• Leah Ayres
• Haley Bugeja
• Yulya Carella
• Maria Farrugia
• Kailey Willis

With a blend of experienced internationals and promising young talent, the squad reflects the team’s growing depth and ambition. Star forward Haley Bugeja, alongside key players such as Rachel Cuschieri and Emma Lipman, will aim to lead the team to strong performances on home soil.

These matches also provide an opportunity for local fans to show their support and create a vibrant atmosphere at the Centenary Stadium as the team continues its journey toward European competition.