For her father’s country: FIFA also officially confirms that Maja Sternad from Werder Bremen can play for Slovenia
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On Tuesday, we already reported that the Slovenian women’s national team received a significant reinforcement ahead of the first round of additional qualifications for the European Championship against Austria. The national team jersey will also be worn by Maja Sternad, a 2003 born footballer from Germany playing for Werder Bremen. Sternad has previously played for the younger German selections from 15 to 19 years old, where she played 17 matches and scored 8 goals.
She expressed her wish to play for Slovenia, her father’s homeland, rather than for Germany back in 2023. The Football Association of Slovenia (NZS) initiated all necessary procedures for the change of her football nationality, and after a few months of waiting, the International Football Association (FIFA) also gave the green light – Maja Sternad can play for Slovenia.
“The young striker, who has already established herself in the starting lineup of German Werder Bremen, expressed her desire to play for Slovenia in 2023. The coach of the Slovenian women’s national team, Saša Kolman, visited her in Germany, where Maja clearly showed her desire to play for the country of her roots. The process of obtaining Slovenian citizenship was successfully completed, and FIFA recently gave the green light for her to play for the Slovenian national team,” confirmed the NZS on their official website.
At Brdo pri Kranju, regarding the footballer whose father comes from Maribor, they added: “The Football Association of Slovenia (NZS) put in a lot of effort in the process, as they were convinced that Sternad, with her experience and knowledge, would be an important reinforcement for the national team. Her arrival will certainly contribute to the further development and success of our national team, which at the end of the month is fighting for a step closer to Euro 2025 when they host Austria in Koper. Coach Kolman will already be able to count on Sternad’s services in Slovenian Istria. With the confirmation of Sternad’s citizenship change, the NZS is proud to have secured another talented player who will contribute to the ambitions and goals of the Slovenian football family.“
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet
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