TIRANA, February 23 – Albania’s women’s national football team prepared for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers “Brazil 2027.” The team competed in Group B4 of League B alongside Czech Republic, Wales and Montenegro.

Head coach Armir Grima announced a 24-player squad for the first two matches in March against Montenegro and Czech Republic.

Meanwhile, Gresa Berisha, Marinela Mema and Endrina Elezaj returned to the national team after a period of absence. In addition, youth internationals Xhesika Ndoj and Adela Valeria Qose received call-ups for these matches.

The team started its official training camp on Tuesday, February 24, in Shkodër. Albania will play its first match against Montenegro on March 3 at 14:00.

The second match will take place on March 7 against Czech Republic at “Loro Boriçi” stadium in Shkodër at 18:00.

After the qualifying matches conclude, the Play-off phase will begin. The women’s national team can qualify for that stage if it ranks first, second or third in the group.

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