Sheffield United ended their two match tour of Malta with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Hibernians at the Hibs Stadium on Wednesday.

Malta international striker Daniel Bogdanovic put the Blades ahead but a few minutes later, Edison Luis Dos Santos was brought down inside the area by Harry Maguire. The Sheffield United defender was sent off and Edison Tarabai converted from the penalty spot.

The draws on the BOV National League were held on Wednesday at the BOV Centre in Santa Venera by MFA Chief Executive Officer Bjorn Vassallo and BOV Chief Officer Victor Denaro.

Bjorn Vassallo said this was a very exciting time for local football at a time when the league format was changed with the main objective being that of attracting more interest for the game. He said that with the upgrading of the various venues, clubs in all divisions will now be able to play every week.

The draws for the Youth League 2011/12 – Sections A, B, C and D – were held on Tuesday at the MFA Headquarters.

The league for season 2011/2012 still have the same format as last season. Ten teams are participating in Section A, B and C whilst 17 teams are participating in Section D. At the end of the season, 2 teams are promoted and relegated from each section.

Prolific goal scorer Timothy Thomas, who ended as top scorer in the BOV Second Division last season, is the latest signing for Sliema Wanderers.

Thomas started last season with Senglea Athletic, scoring twelve goals by January. He then joined Zebbug Rangers where he continued his goal spree with another 10 goals, for a total of twenty-two goals.

Stargames.com has once again shown its support for local football by renewing its sponsorship agreement with Swieqi United Football Club (SUFC) for the upcoming 2011/12 MFA Third Division season. This will be the third season that Stargames.com has sponsored SUFC.