Ana Milanova urges support before North Macedonia’s game with Estonia
The November pre-qualifier for EuroBasket 2029 continues on 14 November in Shtip; Milanova, who debuted in Bucharest, calls for fan support.
North Macedonia's women's basketball team continues its November pre-qualification cycle for EuroBasket 2029 with a home game against Estonia on 14 November 2026 (Saturday) at 18:00, to be held at the Jackson Sports Center in Shtip.
After a positive start in Bucharest
The squad returned from an away fixture in Bucharest against Romania and now prepares to face Estonia in front of the home crowd. The November window is one of several steps in the long road toward qualification for EuroBasket 2029.
Ana Milanova, who made her senior-team debut in Bucharest, described the experience as an honour and said she feels proud to be part of a young group with room to grow.
"First, thanks to the coach for giving me the chance to wear the senior jersey of North Macedonia for the first time. It is an honour and a pleasure to be part of this young team. The game in Bucharest was a good start for us and I believe that from here, with our greatest assets – desire, fighting spirit and unity – we will only move forward and towards better.
I believe we will show exactly that in the next match in Shtip against Estonia. With that I want to invite all basketball fans to come and support us on Saturday evening," Milanova said.
The federation and the team have called on supporters to fill the Jackson Sports Center as the players aim to build momentum from the opening match and keep pushing toward improved results in the pre-qualification series.
Photo: press material from the event
