The Naxxar Victorians squad has finally been confirmed and we are glad to announce that 24 players have been either re-signed or added to our roster for the coming season in MAFA Division 3.
Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers Mikhail Duca and Karl Borg announced their retirement from the game due to health issues. Etienne Lia has left the club after two seasons. Over the summer, however, the club has retained Ayrton Agius. Former goalkeeper Kurt Aquilina, who spent last season outfield, has returned in between the sticks for his seventh season with the club.
Defenders
Defender Shaun Mumford will not be signing for the club this season due to family commitments. Full-back Antonio Dattoli will be overseas this year, unavailable to the squad. Jake Agius has also left the club after an injury-hampered season in the last campaign.
The three players have since been replaced by Daniel Agius, Raphael Said, and Andre Grima – a youthful trio who should provide the club with future stability. They join veteran players like Matthew Gauci, Chris Cutajar, and Dale Cassar.
Midfielders
In midfield, Andrew Steve Cassar, Dejan Mijailovic, and Ryan Micallef have all joined this summer. They fill a void left following the departure of Luke Bugeja in mid-season who had put in a transfer request as well as a long-term injury to Nathan Farrugia – the latter unsure of a return date as yet.
Attackers
In attack, new signings Nigel Muscat Edwards and Luke Mifsud will be hoping to make an immediate impact. They cover the injury of top-scorer Fabrizio Farrugia. Danijel Vasic joins after a trial period last season which had unfortunately ended in injury. The Serbian is well on his way to taking the pitch again as another valid option up front with speedy forward Maverick Grech who re-signed this summer.
Further extensions and new signings will be announced by the club at a later stage before the January deadline. Until then, we wish the Naxxar Victorians squad all the best for the coming season.