Birkirkara and Mosta teams for Austria tournament

The U-9 teams from the youth nurseries of Birkirkara and Mosta have earned the right to take part in an overseas tournament next month after claiming the top two spots in a local competition held recently. Twelve teams figured in the tournament which...

The U-9 teams from the youth nurseries of Birkirkara and Mosta have earned the right to take part in an overseas tournament next month after claiming the top two spots in a local competition held recently.

Twelve teams figured in the tournament which was sponsored by the Malta International Airport and hosted by Melita FC.

The participating nursery teams were Melita, Tarxien, Pietà Hotspurs, Żebbuġ Rangers, Birkirkara, Ħamrun Spartans, Mosta, Lija/Iklin, Hibernians, Valletta, Floriana and Birżebbuġa.

MIA official Julian Jaeger was present for the draw of the fixtures and addressed the teams present.

Jaeger reiterated MIA's commitment to the promotion of sports in Malta, stressing that sports education among the younger generation is an investment in itself to ensure a healthier society for the future.

Thanks to MIA's support, the U-9 teams of Birkirkara and Mosta will travel to Austria to play in an international tournament which will be organised by MIA's partner airport VIE from May 21-24.

Teams from Hungary, Germany, Slovakia and Austria are also expected to participate.

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