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.