‘Valley of the tigers,’ proclaims a banner in front of the Birkirkara FC clubhouse, as elderly people talk football and gather for tea.

Valley Road in Malta’s largest town is testimony of the anticipation building up ahead of tomorrow’s return match against English team West Ham United.

Only last week, Birkirkara lost 1-0 in the dying moments of the match after putting up a spirited performance at the Boleyn Ground to leave their fans hopeful for the return at Ta’ Qali tomorrow.

There is a sense of cautious optimism among some of Birkirkara’s more famous supporters.

Read more in the Times of Malta.

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