Head Coach Joe Micallef has confirmed the squad for the eagerly anticipated international friendly match between the Malta Veterans and Spanish side CF Hoyo De Manzanares. The match is set to take place tomorrow at the Mellieha Football Ground, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 PM.

The friendly promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to showcase their skills in a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Coach Micallef has selected a strong and experienced lineup, blending seasoned veterans who have proudly represented Malta over the years.

Squad List:

• Justin Spiteri
• Matthew Camilleri
• Andre Scicluna
• Jonathan Pearson
• Steven Bonnici
• JP Mifsud Triganza
• Daniel Cremona
• Beppe Muscat
• Beppe Antignolo
• Daniel Scerri
• Gareth Sciberras
• Pio Sciriha
• Gareth Magri
• Manolito Micallef
• Clayton Micallef
• George Frendo

Coach Joe Micallef will lead the team from the sidelines, hoping to guide his squad to a memorable performance in front of their home crowd.

Fans are encouraged to come down to Mellieha Football Ground next Saturday to support the Malta Veterans in what promises to be a great day of football.

Gżira United clinched the VMFA Cisk Premier League title after securing a decisive victory over Birkirkara St Helen’s, a win that ensured their place at the top of the table and dashed the hopes of closest rivals Floriana.

Heading into the final matchday, Floriana were still in contention for the title and did their part with a convincing 5-2 win over MFPA. However, they were left hoping for a slip from the Maroons. Gżira, however, had other plans.

From the opening whistle, Gżira displayed their intent. Kurt Magro broke the deadlock early, beating Birkirkara goalkeeper Anthony Micallef to put his side ahead. In the 22nd minute, Arthur Oyama doubled the advantage with a precise free kick, sending Gżira into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Birkirkara showed some fight in the second half and pulled one back through Luke Satariano. Yet Gżira responded instantly, with Magro netting his second of the match to restore the two-goal cushion. Andrew Xuereb then added a fourth to seal the victory and the championship.

At the final whistle, Veterans Malta Football Association President Malcolm Camilleri presented the trophy to Gżira’s captain Jonathan Pearson, officially crowning them the new champions.

Meanwhile, Floriana’s dominant performance against MFPA saw Glenn Bonello score twice, with Donovan Friggieri and Trevor Cilia also finding the net. Despite the impressive display, Floriana finished one point behind Gżira in the final standings.

MFPA’s goals came through a double by Thomas Paris, but it was little consolation as they relinquished the title to this season’s standout performers—Gżira

Gżira United are one game away from winning the VMFA Cisk Premier League as they secured their 17th win of the season. In fact, they defeated Żurrieq Wolves 7-3 in a game they dominated from start to finish
Sebastian Nayar and Kevin Sammut scored two goals each while Ian Zammit, Justin Grioli and Andrew Cohen added more goals for their team.
Beppe Muscat scored two goals for Żurrieq as Kevin Ellul added another.
The Maroons are enjoying a point advantage over their nearest rivals Floriana who in turn defeated Rabat Veterans 7-4.

Floriana scored their goals through a hat-trick from Mano Micallef and doubles from Glenn Bonello and Malcolm Licari.
Adam Smeir, Gareth Magri, Andre Scicluna and Gilbert Spiteri Lowell kept Rabat in the game.

Finally, Birkirkara St Helen’s defeated Hibernians 10-4.
The Stripes wanted to get a win at all costs as they had Daniel Cremona who scored three goals, Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza and Christian Caruana had two goals to their name while Federico Marine, Robert Perkins and Ayrton Caruana combined the score for their team.
For Hibernians Ilia Nazarov scored two goals while Adrian Lanzon and Clayton Micallef Vassallo wrote their names among the scorers list.

STANDINGS – VMFA CISK PREMIER LEAGUE
Gżira United 53, Floriana 52, MFPA 41, Birkirkara St Helen’s 34, Rabat 24, Żurrieq Wolves, Hibernians 15, Żejtun Red Stars 0.

The Maltese Veterans were involved in two friendly matches against Claygate Royal Vets FC as the over 40 and over 50 categories played their respective matches.

The over 40s achieved a big win of 12-0. Manolito Micallef scored a hat-trick while Ian Zammit, Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza and Adam Smeir were the authors of a double.

Beppe Muscat, George Frendo and Andre Scicluna continued to increase the score for the Joe Micallef’s boys.

On the other hand, the over 50s were held to a 2-2 draw against the same category of Claygate Royal Vets FC. The Maltese goals were scored by Mario Camilleri and Brian Said.

The next commitment for the Veterans national team is now on May 24th as they face CF Hoyo de Manzanares from Spain.

Two national veteran teams will be playing friendly matches against Claygate Royal Vets FC at the Mġarr stadium.

Coach Joe Micallef has selected two over-40 and over-50 squads as there will be two matches for the different categories.

The Maltese over-40 squad is made up of Matthew Camilleri, Ivan Cassar, Jonathan Pearson, Andre Scicluna, Pio Schiriha, Steven Bonnici, Dino Cachia, Christian Cassar, Manolito Micallef, Beppe Antignolo, Beppe Muscat, George Frendo, Glenn Bonello, Adam Smeir, Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza, Ian Zammit and Kevin Vella.

On the other hand, the over 50 category has 15 players selected and these are Clint Camilleri, Brian Said, Jeffrey Chetcuti, Mark Micallef, Mario Caruana, Mario Camilleri, Kevin Loughborough, Carmel Formosa, Eric Saliba, Colin Ciantar, Michael Degiorgio, Marco Sultana, Brian Axisa, David Camilleri and Franco Degabriele.

The first game will start at 5pm where the latter will be involved so that at 6.30pm the over 40 team will enter the action.

Gżira United maintained their one-point lead at the top of the VMFA Cisk Premier League table as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Floriana in the direct clash played at the MCS Ground in Birkirkara.

It was a very exciting and electrifying game which left all those present on tenterhooks.

After a goalless draw in the first half, the match came to a head when the Maroons took the lead but the Florians quickly equalized.

It was Arthur Oyama who beat Floriana goalkeeper Justin Spiteri with a low shot so that Malcolm Licari finally equalised for the Greens.

With two matches remaining in the championship, Gżira start as favourites to win the title especially if they maintain their consistency.

Champions MFPA maintained their positive performances as they beat Birkirkara St Helen’s 11-7. Stephen Wellman was the star for the Malta Football Players Association when he scored a poker, with Mark Barbara scoring a hat-trick and Roderick Bajada shining with a brace. Thomas Paris and George Frendo combined the 11 goals for MFPA.

Birkirkara were still in the game with Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza scoring a hat-trick with Mario Caruana and Daniel Scerri both scoring a brace.

Hibernians Veterans maintained their progress by defeating Żurrieq Wolves 5-4.

It was not an easy game for the Paolites as Żurrieq did not give up an inch throughout the game.

Beppe Antignolo scored three goals for Hibernians with Steven Bonnici scoring twice.

Beppe Muscat scored a brace for Żurrieq who also had Mario Camilleri and Kevin Vella finding the net.

With this result, Hibs are level with Żurrieq in sixth place in the standings with 15 points.

STANDINGS – VMFA CISK PREMIER LEAGUE

Gżira United 50, Floriana 49, MFPA 38, Birkirkara St Helen’s 31, Rabat 24, Żurrieq Wolves, Hibernians 15, Żejtun Red Stars 0.

The Malta Veterans were in dominant mode yesterday as they brushed aside Internacional de Cartagena 7-0 to win the Veterans Cup 2025.

After securing a double advantage in the first half, the Maltese veterans run riot in the second half as they scored five more goals to seal the issue.

Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza was the star of the night as he netted a hat-trick with Ian Zammit hitting the target twice in a smart way. Kevin Sammut and Manolito Micallef also contributed to Malta’s win with their goals.

Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann

Floriana stayed in contention for the championship title after defeating Hibernians Veterans 6-4. On the other hand, reigning champions MFPA secured their 11th win of the season after defeating Żurrieq Wolves 10-4 with Rabat and Birkirkara St Helen’s putting on a show after a 3-3 draw.

Floriana – Hibernians 6-4

The match between Floriana FC and Hibernians FC Veterans was certainly a thrilling encounter that will be remembered for its dramatic turn of events. Hibernians showcased their strength during the first half, taking a commanding 3-1 lead into halftime. However, Floriana’s determination shone through in the second half as they made a sensational comeback.

Manolito Micallef was the standout player, netting a remarkable hat-trick that energized his team. His contributions were crucial in shifting the momentum in favor of Floriana. Additionally, goals from Christian Cassar, Malcolm Licari, and Brian Said solidified Floriana’s dominance in the second half, leading to their impressive 6-4 victory.

On the other side, Hibernians didn’t go down without a fight. Beppe Antignolo’s brace, along with goals from Ilia Nazarov and Craig Schembri, highlighted their offensive capabilities despite the defeat.

Rabat Veterans – Birkirkara St Helen’s 3-3

The match between Rabat Veterans and Birkirkara Saint Helen Veterans FC was indeed thrilling and showcased the essence of football. Birkirkara’s explosive start with a 3-0 lead highlighted their offensive strength, especially with Ayrton Buhagiar’s brace and Christian Caruana’s goal. Yet, Rabat’s determination and skill in the second half demonstrated that the game is never over until the final whistle. Adam Smeir’s two goals, alongside Leandros Calleja’s equalizer, not only brought them back into the match but also made for an exhilarating finish.

MFPA – Żurrieq Wolves 10-4

In an astonishing display of offensive prowess, Malta Football Players Association triumphed against Zurrieq Wolves Veteranswith a commanding 10-4 victory in the last match of Matchday 18. Gareth Sciberras and George Frendo were instrumental in this stunning performance, each netting a hat-trick that showcased their exceptional skills and clinical finishing abilities.

Julian Galea also had an impactful game, contributing with two goals of his own, while Stephen Wellman and Michael Galea each added one goal to the scoreline, rounding out an impressive team effort for MFPA.

Despite the defeat, Zurrieq put up a spirited fight, managing to score four times by Kevin Vella (2) and Clarence Thompson (2) but they ultimately couldn’t keep pace with the relentless attack of Mfpa.

STANDINGS – VMFA CISK PREMIER LEAGUE

Gżira United 49, Floriana 48, MFPA 35, Birkirkara St Helen’s 31, Rabat 21, Żurrieq Wolves 15, Hibernians 12, Żejtun Red Stars 0.

Gżira United FC Veterans secured a solid 5-2 victory over Rabat Veterans, allowing them to maintain their position at the top of the Veterans League standings.

The standout player of the match was Daniel Bueno, who netted two goals, showcasing his prolific scoring ability. Pio Sciriha, Sebastian Nayar, and Ian Zammit also contributed to the scoreboard, each adding one goal to Gzira’s tally.

For Rabat, Andre Scicluna and Timothy Zammit managed to score, but their efforts fell short against Gzira’s dominant performance. This victory not only reinforces Gzira United’s status as league leaders but also emphasizes their strong attacking capabilities as they continue their campaign in the league!

Floriana FC secured an impressive 6-1 victory over a strong Birkirkara Saint Helen Veterans FC side. The match saw standout performances from Christian Cassar, Manolito Micallef, and Glenn Bonello, who each scored two goals, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Despite the lopsided scoreline, Birkirkara managed to find the back of the net with a goal from Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza, but it was not enough to compete with Floriana’s relentless attack. This victory solidifies Floriana’s ambitions as they continue their quest for dominance in the league.

In a thrilling encounter, Malta Football Players Association triumphed over Hibernians FC Veterans with an astounding score of 13-5.

The champions demonstrated their offensive firepower, as Michael Galea, Julian Galea, and George Frendo each netted a remarkable hat trick, contributing significantly to the team’s total. Aleksander Ribic added two goals, while Mark Barbara and Carlo Mamo each chipped in with one, rounding out a spectacular performance by MFPA.

On the other side, despite the heavy defeat, Hibernians put up a commendable effort with Malcolm Camilleri scoring two goals. Ilia Nazarov, Adrian Lanzon, and Beppe Antignolo each found the net as well, but the team’s defense struggled to contain the relentless attack from MFPA. This high-scoring match highlighted the offensive capabilities of both teams, but ultimately, MFPA’s dominance propelled them to a decisive victory.

Gżira United Veterans continued their consistency in the VMFA Cisk Premier League as they defeated the champions MFPA 6-2.

The Maroons were very good throughout this match and it was no surprise that they took the final three points.

Sebastian Nayar and Justin Grioli scored a brace each while Kevin Sammut and Kurt Maxi Magro added more goals for their team.

Mark Barbara and Manuel Sevasta scored the goals for the Malta Football Players Association.

Floriana are one point behind their rivals after defeating Żurrieq Wolves 4-2.

Gianluca Calabretta showed his qualities when he scored a personal brace while Christian Cassar and Renato Conceicao added more goals for the Greens.

The Wolves had Clarence Thompson and Kevin Vella who reduced the scoring margin.

Hibernians secured their fourth win of the season after defeating Rabat Veterans 5-4.

Beppe Antignolo inspired the Paolites with a hat-trick while Clayton Micallef and David Azzopardi also found the net.

Andre Scicluna scored twice while Adam Smeir and Ibrahim Tarek continued to provide hope for the Magpies.

STANDINGS– VMFA CISK PREMIER LEAGUE

Gżira United 43, Floriana 42, Birkirkara St Helen’s 30, MFPA 29, Rabat 20, Hibernians, Żurrieq Wolves 12, Żejtun Red Stars 0.