The Malta Blackball Federation has revealed the contingent that will represent the country at the 2026 Blackball Nations Cup, to be held at the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar. The Maltese delegation will feature four national teams: the Men’s A and B teams, the Under-23 squad, and the Over-40 seniors team.

The Men’s A team, led by Clevion Micallef, consists of Clayton Castaldi, Wayne Pace, Johan Attard, Mevrick Zammit, Miguel Amato, Lydan Debono, and Gary Carr.

Meanwhile, the Men’s B team includes Glenn Axiaq, Liam Mifsud, Luke Said, Shaun Attard, Gabriel Vella, and Philip Gatt.

The Under-23 team, coached by Duncan Edwards, comprises Nick Muscat, Nordai Desira, Casdy Vella, Steven Muscat, Chaylon Castaldi, and Matthias Debono.

The Over-40 seniors team, reigning European champions under the guidance of Darren Micallef, features Jeffrey Farrugia, Stephen Mangion, Jesmond Schembri, Antoine Aquilina, Chris Tabone, and Joseph Tabone.

The competition will take place from 9 to 19 April and will include 16 nations, alongside Malta: Australia, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Shetland, Catalonia, Norway, Réunion, and Spain.

The Malta Blackball Federation’s participation in the championships is supported financially by SportMalta through the “International Participation Scheme.”