The Women's National Basketball Team of Ukraine begins qualifying for Euro-2027: the first match against Montenegro.

According to inkorr.com: The Women's National Basketball Team of Ukraine is actively preparing for the qualifying tournament for the European Championship 2027. The first match is scheduled for November 12 against the team of Montenegro, which will be broadcast on Kyivstar TV.

Under the guidance of coach Yevhen Murzin, the Ukrainian team will start its journey away in the match against Montenegro. Group E also includes teams from Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. The two best teams from each group and three teams finishing in third place will qualify for the next round.

Match schedule in the first international window:

November 12. Podgorica, Montenegro20:00 Montenegro vs Ukraine

November 15. Riga, Latvia18:30 Ukraine vs Bulgaria

November 18. Riga, Latvia18:00 Ukraine vs Azerbaijan

In March 2026, our team will play three more qualifying matches for Euro-2027.

Head coach Yevhen Murzin emphasized the importance of the meeting with Montenegro, noting that it is an experienced team that has already played in the final stages of the European Championship. The players are carefully analyzing the opponent's game to prepare as well as possible.

Murzin also stressed the team's serious approach to preparation, studying the playing style of their competitors.