GĦAXAQ WOLVES CLOSE TO DEFENDING MAFA FIRST DIVISION TITLE

Għaxaq Wolves are edging closer to successfully defending their MAFA First Division title after opening a six-point lead at the top of the standings.

The Wolves strengthened their position with a convincing 3–0 victory over Balluta Barracudas, while their closest challengers, Marsa St Michael’s, suffered a surprising 4–3 defeat against Valletta Stars St Dominic.

Għaxaq made their intentions clear early in the match, taking the lead in the seventh minute through Diego Fernando Pereira. Andrew Ejike Obetta doubled the advantage in the 22nd minute, giving the Wolves firm control before half-time. In the second half, the side led by Justin Felice sealed the result when Stanimir Miloskovic added a third goal to secure the comfortable win.

Meanwhile, Marsa St Michael’s lost ground after conceding a dramatic defeat to Valletta Stars St Dominic. Kylian Lucas Steve Deshayes initially put Valletta ahead before Marsa responded through Sabri El Mansar and Nikola Neskovic, who scored from the penalty spot to make it 2–1 by half-time. Ayobah Fona later extended Marsa’s lead to 3–1, but a brace by Abba Auwal and a goal from Muhammed Sani Hamza between the 44th and 51st minutes completed a remarkable comeback for Valletta.

Elsewhere, San Ġwann Pro Evolution Academy boosted their survival hopes with a 2–0 victory over Senglea Gunners. After a goalless first half, Nino Barrabe broke the deadlock on the hour mark before Seni Barlam sealed the win in the final minute.

In the MAFA Second Division, Birżebbuġa St Peter’s AFC continued their positive run with a 2–0 victory over Attard Edex Kings. Oussama Boutayeb scored both goals in the 17th and 68th minutes and now leads the scoring charts with 10 goals.

Meanwhile, Gudja Wanderers and Mqabba Albions played out a 1–1 draw. Johan Cassar gave Mqabba an early lead in the fifth minute before David Gregory Salines Cassiani equalised in the 34th minute in a tightly contested encounter.

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