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Legends in Aid of Dar Bjorn

Exhibition Match in aid of Newer and Bigger DAR Bjorn

Malta Veterans 5 (Carmel Busuttil 13′, 29′, Michael Borg Olivier 21′, 52′, Simon Shead 75′)
Hamrun Legends 1(Stefan Sultana 30′ (pen)

Rolling back the years for a good cause – this was the main theme this morning at the Victor Tedesco Stadium in Hamrun as a selection of Hamrun Spartans Football Club legends took on a selection of Malta Veterans in an exhibition match played over 75 minutes.Before the game, Bjorn Formosa was greeted by the two teams together with MFA Vice President Adrian Casha and Veterans Malta Football Association President Malcolm Camilleri.

Former MFA and FIFA referee Lorry Sammut controlled the game as the two teams captained by Michael Degiorgio (Hamrun) and Carmel Busuttil (Malta Veterans) played out a very entertaining games with moments of great competitive football reminiscent of the highest level of football seen in the MFA Premier League in the 80’s, 90’ and 00’s.

Hamrun Legends’ line up included stalwarts such as Alex Azzopardi, Marco Grech, Ray Vella, Michael Degiorgio, Stefan Sultana, David Camilleri as well as Leo and Gejtu Refalo whereas lining up for the Malta Veterans team were household names like Ernest Barry, Jeffrey Chetcuti, Stephen Wellman, Brian Said, Silvio Vella, John Buttigieg, Carlo Mamo, Michael Galea and Carmel Busuttil.

The game itself was won by Malta Veterans by five goals to one with Carmel Busuttil scoring a brace including a well-taken shot from outside the box to give his side the lead.Michael Borg Olivier and Simon Shead completed the scoring for Malta Veterans whilst Stefan Sultana replied from the spot for Hamrun Legends.


At the end of the match a generous sum of €800 was collected by the two participating teams and donated to Dar Bjorn.

Photos : Joe Borg

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VMFA Registration 2020/2021

We would like to announce that as from today Club Registrations are open for the coming season 2020/2021.

2020/2021 VMFA League will have ten (10) teams forming one league with two (2) rounds. That is eighteen (18) matches per team.

Hopefully, we are looking to start our 2nd League in first week of September 2020

Click on the link button below to register your club information and our General Secretary will get back you.

Register now

Thank you,
Veterans Malta Football Association

Statement from VMFA

PRESS RELEASE

12th March 2020
Veterans Malta Football Association (VMFA) would like to communicate that with immediate effect, the VMFA Premier League fixtures shall be temporarily suspended in the interest and wellbeing of all players, officials and referees given the current situation Malta is facing with respect to COVID19 virus.

VMFA shall keep all teams updated, depending on the developments in the country. VMFA puts the health and safety of all those involved in the league before any other consideration.

Games Re-scheduled

The matches between Balzan Veterans vs Gozo Glory and Wardija Fc vs Luxol St. Andrews have been re-scheduled.

These matches will be played on the 2nd March 2020 at 19:15 and 20:30 at Attard Football Ground.

Do you know………

…who are the ex-National players playing in our league?

Today’s we look at the Alex Azzopardi. Alex, who is currently playing for Hamrun Spartans has had a delight career in the past and here is some information about this defender.

Official Data

National Team440
European Cup140
Maltese Premier League1883
FA Trophy352
Euro Cup120
Super 5 Tournament40
Super Cup40

Wardija FC file protest

The delegate of Wardija FC have filed a protest regarding the match played 16th January 2020 between Wardija FC and Valletta Lions, result of 5 – 5.

Valletta Lions vs Wardija FC

Wardija FC is stating that Valletta Lions played the game with seven players (no reserve players) and they had four aged under 40 players throughout the game. Therefore not adhering with the match rules of the Veterans league which state that only three aged under 40 are eligible to play at the same time.

By this, the Executive Committee has informed the team delegates and voted to assign a win of 3 – 0 in favour of Wardija FC. Wardija Fc to allocated three points and deduct a point to Valletta Lions.

Games Postponed

Matches with were scheduled for tomorrow to have been postponed to another date, which will be announced shortly.

Do you know………

…who are the ex-National players playing in our league?

Today’s we look at the Maltese, Nigerian born Orosco Anonam. Orosco who is currently playing for Wardija FC, has had a high profile in our National Premier League.

The stats show these and in fact, he has over 100 goals in 473 official international and domestic appearances.

Official data

National Team40
European Cup120
Hungarian Premier League20
Malta Premier League36084
FA Trophy345
1st Division473
Super 5 Tournament65
Lowenbrau / Euro Cup82
NL Anniversary Cup50
Super Cup40
Centenary Cup11

*stats by Lennard Kelder