Month: December 2014

5 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 1: St. George’s move fourth

St. George’s moved fourth in the BOV First Division as a brace by Gabriel Okechukwu enabled them to beat joint-leaders Melita 2-0 at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. For Melita, this was the second defeat in four matches, missing the… Read more

5 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 2: Sixth defeat in seven matches for Ghaxaq

Swieqi United moved sixth in the BOV Second Division as they defeated Ghaxaq 3-0 at the Luxol Stadium on Friday. For Ghaxaq, this was the sixth defeat in seven matches, leaving them second from bottom. Kenneth Ekezie put Swieqi ahead… Read more

5 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

One-match ban for John Mintoff after FA Trophy third round

Sliema Wanderers midfielder John Mintoff was handed a one-match ban by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner after being sent off in the Blues’ defeat on penalties to Floriana in the FA Trophy third round on Wednesday. Since the Wanderers have been… Read more

5 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA Nations League format and schedule approved

The final format and fixture details of the new UEFA Nations League have been given the green light by the UEFA Executive Committee at its meeting at Nyon’s House of European Football on Thursday. The new competition, which will begin… Read more

5 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Hibernians, Valletta all out to extend positive run

After claiming emphatic 6-0 wins over Qormi and Tarxien Rainbows respectively, leaders Hibernians and second-placed Valletta will be all out to extend their positive runs on Saturday as they take on Sliema Wanderers and Floriana respectively in the two games… Read more

4 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Andre Schembri returns with Omonia Nicosia

Three days after announcing that he had terminated his contract with 2FSV Frankfurt due to personal reasons, Malta international striker Andre Schembri announced that he has re-joined Omonia Nicosia on an eighteen-month deal. Schembri had joined FSV Frankfurt this summer… Read more

3 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

FA Trophy: B’Kara hit seven past Hamrun — Floriana through on penalties

Liliu notched a hat-trick as Birkirkara defeated Second Division side Hamrun Spartans 7-1 to secure a place in the fourth round of the FA Trophy. Floriana defeated Sliema Wanderers 5-4 on penalties while Qormi beat Third Division side Qrendi 3-0.… Read more

3 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

FA Trophy: Shock elimination for Tarxien, Zebbug

Tarxien Rainbows and Zebbug Rangers were surprisingly knocked-out of the FA Trophy as they lost to Gudja United and Victoria Hotspurs respectively while Mosta found no difficulty in disposing of Second Division promotion hopefuls Senglea Athletic. Adrian Carabott was the… Read more

3 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Edison Luis dos Santos wins BOV Player of the Month for November

Hibernians forward Edison Luis dos Santos is the BOV Player of the Month for November 2014. The Brazilian striker has established himself as one of the deadliest strikers in the BOV Premier League this season. The Paolites have maintained their… Read more

3 December 201420 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Nordic opponents for Malta Under-17, Under-19 sides

The draws for the qualifying rounds of the 2015/16 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and the 2015/16 UEFA European Under-17 Championship were held in Nyon on Wednesday by UEFA Youth & Amateur Football Committee chairman Jim Boyce, accompanied by the captain… Read more