Three Premier players suspended

Three players were given one-match suspensions by the Malta FA Disciplinary Commissioner after last week's Premier League matches.

Pietà Hotspurs' Pierre Aquilina will miss his side's clash with Valletta on September 14 after he received a red card in his side's 3-0 victory over Hamrun Spartans.

Aquilina's dismissal was Pietà's second in two matches after defender Digger Okonkwo was sent off in their opening 3-2 defeat to Birkirkara. Okonkwo is now available to play for the Hotspurs in their clash with Valletta who will welcome back Sharlon Pace from a two-match ban.

Balzan Youths and Msida St Joseph also had one player each on the suspensions' list.

Msida midfielder Charles Sciberras will miss his team's next match against Birkirkara on September 13 after he was dismissed in the 4-1 victory over Sliema Wanderers.

Sergio Cappitta, of Balzan Youths, was also hit by a one-match ban as a result of his red card in his team's 2-1 defeat to Hibernians.

Cappitta will sit out his side's game against Sliema Wanderers on September 14.