Wales women’s under-17 team play two international friendly matches at Merthyr Town’s Penydarren Park stadium next Tuesday and Thursday.
They play Hungary on both days with a 3pm kick-off on Tuesday (St Valentine’s Day, February 14) and Thursday (February 16).
These fixtures have been organised to help Wales prepare for the Uefa Women’s Euro Elite round of matches next month.
Wales play Norway, Denmark and hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina in the elite round in March, on Monday 20, Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25.
Wales are hoping to qualify for the finals which will mean being among seven teams moving forward to join hosts Czech Republic for the finals during May.
Six group winners and the best runner-up will secure a place at the finals.
Wales women’s under-17 qualified for the forthcoming elite round having finished second in group seven.
This is the third time that Wales u-17s have qualified for the elite round, having previously achieved the same in 2009 and 2001.
Entry for both of the Wales v Hungary under-17 fixtures is free for spectators.
Wales under-17 squad: Aimee Watson, Grace Burke, Deanna Lewis, Shannon Dukes, Ffion Morgan, Chloe Griffiths, Anna Morphet, Amina Vine, Thierry-Jo Gauvain, Alice Jones, Ellie Sanford, Grace Corne, Bronwen Thomas, Ella Powell, Emily Poole, Alice Griffiths, Elise Hughes, Morgan Rogers, Aneeka Bardsley, Cassia Pike, Grace Horrell, Emily Jones, Erin Riden, Meesha Dudley-Jones.
Merthyr Town’s men’s under-19 squad go into a tricky FAW Youth Cup quarter-final against Swansea City at home this Sunday (1.30pm).
The Martyrs are urging club fans to support their young players.
Ceri Collins, a member of the u-19 coaching staff, said “It’s a great opportunity for our boys and certainly one they deserve.
“We are expecting a tough game. Some of the Swansea players are within touching distance of Premier League football, that’s the reality, but we are relishing the chance to test ourselves.
“It would be great to get as much support there as we can as the first team fans have been brilliant all season. If some of them can help our boys out on Sunday it would be special for us.”
The Swans defeated Cardiff City 3-0 in the last round.
Entry for Sunday’s match is free to spectators.
Full quarter-final draw (all fixtures being played this Sunday): Cambrian and Clydach Vale v Bangor City (1.30pm); Merthyr Town v Swansea City (1.30pm); Llandudno v Flint Town United (1pm); Newport County v Newtown (1pm).
Manager Mark Pike has named his Wales Under-18 Academy squad for fixtures against the Republic of Ireland at Newtown (Tuesday, February 21) and Bala Town (Wednesday, February 23).
Pike has enlisted the help of former Wales defender Steve Evans, who made seven appearances for Wales between 2006 and 2008, to add experience to his backroom staff.
Wales are looking to retain the John Coughlan Memorial Cup by coming out on top against the Republic over two games.
Players are selected from clubs within the FAW Academy structure.
Wales under-18 Academy squad: Iwan Roberts (Carmarthen Town); Oliver Farebrother (Aberystwyth Town); Tyler Aylward (Port Talbot Town); Jordan Pike (Port Talbot Town); Owen Williams (Merthyr Town); Daniel Roberts (Rhyl); Daniel Slawson (The New Saints); Zebb Edwards (Airbus UK Broughton); Jack Rimmer (Aberystwyth Town); Michael George (Barry Town United); Aron Hughes-Jones (The New Saints); Daniel Williams (Pontardawe Town); Sam Haddon (Gap Connahs Quay); Andrew Vale (The New Saints); Harri Horwood (Aberystwyth Town); Jack Todd (Afan Lido); Cameron Keetch (Cambrian & Clydach Vale); Sam Ashworth (The New Saints).
