Azerbaijan Reveals National Team Lineup for European Championship

ago 2 hours
Azerbaijan Reveals National Team Lineup for European Championship

The Azerbaijani national under-19 football team is preparing for significant matches in the European Championship qualifying round. From November 5 to November 8, they will conduct a training camp in Baku. Following this, they will compete in Malta from November 9 to November 19.

Azerbaijan’s Group Stage Matches

The U-19 team is placed in Group 13. They are set to face three opponents: the Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, and the host nation, Malta. All matches will take place at the Centenary Stadium in Ta’ Qali, Malta.

Match Schedule

  • November 12: Czech Republic U-19 vs. Azerbaijan U-19 at 17:30
  • November 15: Northern Ireland U-19 vs. Azerbaijan U-19 at 17:30
  • November 18: Azerbaijan U-19 vs. Malta U-19 at 14:00

Match Officials

Details on referees for the matches are as follows:

  • November 12: Chief referee: Oliver Reitala (Finland); Assistants: Olli Jantunen (Finland), Andrea Pavia Schiavone (Malta); Fourth referee: Ezekiel Barbara (Malta).
  • November 15: Referee: Sayat Karabayev (Kazakhstan); Assistants: Alexey Dolgikh (Kazakhstan), Andrea Pavia Schiavone (Malta); Fourth referee: Ezekiel Barbara (Malta).
  • November 18: Chief referee: Oliver Reitala (Finland); Assistants: Olli Jantunen (Finland), Alexey Dolgikh (Kazakhstan); Fourth referee: Sayat Karabayev (Kazakhstan).

Player Roster for the U-19 Team

The following players have been called up to represent Azerbaijan:

No. Name Club
1 Habib Hushanov Gabala
2 Aykhan Abbaszadeh Turan Tovuz
3 Muhammadali Mammadov Turan Tovuz
4 Rashad Alishov Karabakh
5 Tuncay Ahmadov Marcet (Spain)
6 Javid Malikov Karabakh
7 Seydi Danziyev Sabah
8 Vusal Pashayev Sumgayit
9 Nadir Orujov Sumgayit
10 Omar Hasanli Zira
11 Eltun Babazadeh Karabakh
12 Ziya Shakarkhanov Gabala
13 Shahin Ibrahimov Sabah
14 Aliakbar Rzazadeh Karabakh
15 Rauf Gafarov Zira
16 Hasan Nazarli Ankaragucu (Turkey)
17 Anar Huseynov Sabah
18 Hikmet Jabrailzadeh Karabakh
19 Shahismail Jafarov Karabakh
20 Nihad Orujeli Sumgayit

The Azerbaijani U-19 squad is gearing up for this crucial European Championship qualifying journey. Each match will be a critical step toward their aspirations for the tournament.