Marsa St Michael’s surged to the top of the MAFA First Division table after a convincing 5-0 triumph over Mqabba Albions. This emphatic victory places them level on points with Għaxaq Wolves, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation next week.
MAFA First Division
Marsa St Michael’s 5-0 Mqabba Albions
From the outset, Marsa St Michael’s showcased their dominance, striking early as Juan Zarate Ortega netted within two minutes. Lamin Saho extended the lead at the 12-minute mark, while Darko Todorovski added a third just before halftime. The second half saw more of the same as Shawn Vella and Uros Djordjevic sealed the commanding win.
Referee: Alper Can
San Gwann Pro Evolution Academy 1-3 Valletta St Paul’s
Valletta St Paul’s moved within a point of the league leaders with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over San Gwann Pro Evolution Academy. Ian Zammit gave Valletta an early lead, while second-half goals from Andrew Ejike Obetta and Justin Grioli secured the win. San Gwann managed a late consolation through Adil Fila.
Referee: Alex Grech
MAFA Second Division
Żebbuġ Youngsters 1-3 Valletta Stars St Dominic
Valletta Stars St Dominic came from behind to beat Żebbuġ Youngsters 3-1, maintaining their lead at the top of the division. Bilaly Ceesay had given Żebbuġ the lead, but the Citizens responded through a brace from Jose David Diaz Urango and a goal by Abba Auwal. Diaz had an opportunity for a hat-trick but failed to convert a penalty.
Referee: Ray Tabone
Senglea Gunners 2-4 Birżebbuġa St Peter’s AFC
Birżebbuġa St Peter’s climbed to second place with a 4-2 comeback win over Senglea Gunners. Glenn Bonello and Nenad Stankic gave Senglea an early two-goal advantage, but David Chidera Ejiafor pulled one back before halftime. In the second half, Birżebbuġa turned the game around, with Junior Ohalewe scoring twice and Oussama Boutayeb adding another.
Referee: Lorry Sammut
Gudja Wanderers 1-1 Ħamrun Amateurs
In a rescheduled match due to bad weather, Gudja Wanderers and Ħamrun Amateurs played to a 1-1 draw. Ħamrun took the lead through Martin Busuttil but had a second goal disallowed. Gudja responded in the 66th minute with a goal from Timothy Portelli to share the spoils.
Referee: Paul Apap
MAFA Third Division
St Paul’s Bay NMFC 4-3 Qajjenza ACJ
A thrilling contest saw St Paul’s Bay NMFC edge past Qajjenza ACJ 4-3 in a match filled with end-to-end action. Ronnie Celeste opened the scoring for Qajjenza before Miya Jamir Din equalized. In the second half, St Paul’s Bay surged ahead with goals from Arjun Giri and Bishal Khawash, but Celeste’s brace made it 3-3. Deep into extra time, Sherpa Palden Ngudup struck the decisive goal for St Paul’s Bay.
Referee: Pasquale D’Errico
League Standings
MAFA First Division
- Marsa St Michael’s – 25 pts
- Għaxaq Wolves – 25 pts
- Valletta St Paul’s – 24 pts
- Balluta Barracudas – 18 pts
- San Ġiljan Saints – 11 pts
- San Ġwann Pro Evolution – 9 pts
- Ta’ Ġiorni Wanderers – 4 pts
- Mqabba Albions – 0 pts
MAFA Second Division
- Valletta Stars St Dominic – 21 pts
- Birżebbuġa St Peter’s AFC – 16 pts
- Senglea Gunners – 16 pts
- Attard Edex Kings – 14 pts
- Żebbuġ Youngsters – 13 pts
- Ħamrun Amateurs – 7 pts
- Gudja Wanderers – 6 pts
- Ħal Far Titans – 0 pts
MAFA Third Division
- Swieqi United AFC – 22 pts
- Qajjenza AFC – 13 pts
- St Paul’s Bay NMFC – 10 pts
- Naxxar Victorians – 6 pts
- Mosta Vikings – 3 pts
The battle for top spots across all divisions remains intense, with key clashes on the horizon that could define the remainder of the season.
