Lineth Cedeño with Panama: Friendly games against Australia are coming up!

Lineth Cedeño with Panama: Friendly games against Australia are coming up!

The Panamanian national team can be happy! Lineth Cedeño, an outstanding striker, has recently been called up for two upcoming friendlies against Australia. These games, which will take place shortly after their arrival in Potsdam, promise exciting encounters. The first match will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (CET) at Hands Oval Stadium in Western Australia. The second leg takes place on Tuesday 8 July at 12:00 (CET) at Perth Oval Stadium, HBF Park, also in Western Australia. The club Cedeño plays for has wished her much success and injury-free games and is looking forward to her return to Potsdam, as Turbine Potsdam reports.

Lineth Isabel Cedeño Valderrama, as her full name is, celebrated her 24th birthday on December 5th. Born in Panama City, she is a striking part of her team with a height of 1.70 m (5 feet 7 inches). She currently plays for Sporting San Miguelito, but has already gained experience in various European leagues, including Serie A in Italy. She began her career at Tauro FF before moving through several clubs in Spain and Italy, including Joventut Almassora, Alhama CF, Hellas Verona and Sampdoria. Particularly noteworthy are her 25 appearances in the national team, in which she has scored 10 goals so far, as recorded on Wikipedia. Her nickname “Palito,” which means “little stick,” shows what she is also called in her circle.

Achievements and appearances

Cedeño's goals have marked defining moments for Panama in the past. From the first qualifiers for the CONCACAF Women's Championship to important friendlies, she has always demonstrated her talent. The highlight was her participation in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, where she played against France. Their latest games, scheduled for the previously mentioned dates, could be a good opportunity to play their way back into the spotlight, especially with their experience and ambition.

With previous highlights such as the 6 goals in the CONCACAF Women's Championship and the sprint forward in the recent friendlies against Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, Cedeño shows that she is a valuable asset to the team. The hopeful future also looks promising in the upcoming international matches against Australia, because the challenges are already on the table and expectations are high.

A team full of talent

The Panamanian women's football team is made up of talented players who are preparing with all their might for the upcoming games. In addition to Cedeño, there are a number of strong personalities in the team who want to represent the colors of Panama. Every appearance will be of great importance not only for the players, but also for all Panama fans, as Kicker summarizes.

Let's stay tuned to see how Lineth Cedeño and her team will fare in Australia. The anticipation is great and the community is keeping its fingers crossed!