Birkirkara FC’s Alex Satariano Named Most Valuable Player For October

Nov 8 2024

Birkirkara midfielder Alex Satariano has been named LifeStar’s Most Valuable Player for October, highlighting a standout month for the Malta international.

Satariano, who began his football journey as a left-back with Luxol, has evolved into a versatile, advanced midfielder, becoming a critical asset for Birkirkara.

In October, Satariano was instrumental in securing victories for the Stripes in the 360Sports Malta Premier League, playing a key role in their wins over Sliema Wanderers (1-0), Hamrun Spartans (3-2), and Gzira United (1-0).

His impactful performances earned him 15 out of 33 votes cast by stakeholders, placing him ahead of Hibernians forward Jurgen Degabriele, who came in second with eight votes.

LifeStar Insurance CEO Roberto Apap Bologna presented the MVP award to Satariano before Birkirkara’s match against Floriana.

Satariano’s career highlights include 117 appearances and 13 goals in the Malta Premier League (MPL), 31 caps for Malta with three international goals, and a stint in Italy’s Serie B with Frosinone, marking him as the first Maltese-born player in the league.

Additionally, he played in Serie C with Pergolettese and spent two seasons with Sliema. Satariano has represented Malta across all youth levels and on the U21 national team.

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Caution Urged As Heavy Storm Hits Maltese Islands

Nov 8 2024

This past night brought the forecasted storm to the Maltese islands, with thunder and lightning turning the skies above into a spectacle as rain poured all over the islands.

As the storm continues into the morning, commuters are urged to drive safely and cautiously, so as to avoid accidents in an already delicate weather situation.

Facebook page ‘Maltese Roads Traffic Updates’ shared updates in regards to Msida, informing drivers that, as of yet, people can drive normally due to no reported flooding as of one hour ago.

The storm is set to continue on into the weekend and even into next week, so brace yourselves for some heavy rain and indoor activities!

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New Mosque & Housing Proposed For Ta’ Giorni Libyan School

Nov 8 2024

The Libyan Higher Vocational Institute in Ta’ Giorni, Malta, has proposed the construction of a two-storey mosque with a turret and a five-storey residential block with 40 apartments on its ground, MaltaToday reported.

The Libyan government has owned the site since purchasing it in 1976, and a 2013 agreement with the Maltese government allowed the institute to admit international students, backed by a €22.4 million investment commitment.

The residential block, planned for a 1,017 sq.m. section of the school grounds, will require the removal of eight carob trees, while the mosque, covering 423 sq.m., will not impact existing trees.

A third planning application seeks to convert the existing school from a boarding facility to a non-residential educational institution. These three applications have all been submitted by the Libyan Higher Vocational Institute.

Malta currently has one mosque in Paola, inaugurated by Muammar Gaddafi in 1978, but the demand for a second mosque has grown due to an increasing Muslim population.

Another mosque project has been pending for years on a government-provided plot in Luqa’s industrial estate, meant as a permanent location for the Islamic community’s worship needs.

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Dylan Scicluna Gets 1st Call Up As Malta Senior Team Announced

Nov 8 2024

Dylan Scicluna of Western Sydney Wanderers has earned his first call-up to the Malta senior team for two key matches at the National Stadium.

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Interim coach Davide Mazzotta selected a 27-man squad featuring Scicluna, who previously represented Malta at U-19 and U-21 levels. Malta will face Liechtenstein in a friendly on November 14, followed by a crucial UEFA Nations League match against Andorra on November 19, where Malta is still in contention for promotion from Group D2.

In addition to Scicluna, the squad sees the return of several important players recovering from recent injuries, including Carlo Zammit Lonardelli, Enrico Pepe, and Steven Pisani. However, injuries will sideline Jodi Jones, Luke Montebello, and Steve Borg.

The full squad includes:

Goalkeepers: Henry Bonello (Hamrun Spartans FC), Rashed Al Tumi (FC Sheriff Tiraspol – MOL), Matthew Grech (Zabbar St Patrick FC)

Defenders: Jean Borg (Sliema Wanderers FC), Luke Tabone (Haverfordwest County AFC – WA), Neil Micallef (Birkirkara FC), Kurt Shaw (Hibernians FC), Enrico Pepe (Gzira United FC), Gabriel Mentz (Gzira United FC)

Midfielders: Matthew Guillaumier (FKS Stal Mielec Spolka Akcyjna – POL), Nikolai Muscat (Marsaxlokk FC), Ryan Scicluna (Marsaxlokk FC), Teddy Teuma (Stade de Reims FC – FR), Steven Pisani (Sliema Wanderers FC), Dunstan Vella (Floriana FC), Dylan Scicluna (Western Sydney Wanderers FC – AUS), Ryan Camenzuli (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Carlo Zammit Lonardelli (Floriana FC), Joseph Essien Mbong (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Myles Beerman (Sliema Wanderers FC)

Forwards: Jurgen Degabriele (Hibernians FC), Kemar Reid (Floriana FC), Paul Mbong (Birkirkara FC), Alexander Satariano (Birkirkara FC), Trent Anthony Buhagiar (Brescia Calcio – IT), Basil Tenywa Tuma (Reading U21 – EN), Kyrian Nwoko (Floriana FC)

Malta has been strong in the Nations League, gathering six points from three matches, level with Moldova. Mazzotta’s squad aims to continue this momentum and secure promotion, with the Andorra match serving as a decisive opportunity.

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