Preview Day 20: Valletta vs Pembroke Published on: 30-01-2016
Leaders Valletta have a tricky game as they meet buoyant Pembroke who pulled off a shock 2-0 win over the Citizens in the first round.
Tunisian winger Abdelkarim Nafti is set to return for Valletta after injury kept him out of the 2-1 derby win.
Argentine defender Juan Cruz Gill and Italian midfielder Claudio Pani are due to undergo a late fitness test today.
Coach Paul Zammit is pondering the possibility of signing Colombian defender Luis Miguel Vergara who impressed in a trial.
Pembroke are hopeful of registering Nigerian striker Obinna Obiefule who is recovering from a knee injury while Brazilian forward Edoardo Do Nascimento, aka Bizu, is training with the Reds after coming out of retirement. Bizu played for Sliema and Floriana in the past.
Winston Muscat, the Pembroke coach, is still without Leighton Grech, injured, while Mano Micallef is doubtful.
First round: Pembroke Athleta vs Valletta 2-0
source - times of malta
source - times of malta
