Pembroke Athleta have handed a contract to Obinna Obiefule but the experienced Nigerian striker must wait around two months for his debut as he is still recovering from knee surgery.
Coach Winston Muscat will have been pleased with Pembroke’s showing in the one-all draw against Hibs last weekend but injuries threaten to disrupt his plans for today’s game against Naxxar Lions.
Louis Cutajar could be out for a long time if test confirm that he has damaged his cruciate ligaments.
Winger Leighton Grech (quad) and Owen Bugeja (hamstring) are rated doubtful for today’s game.
Naxxar Lions are still without a point but their spirited showing against Valletta ought to have strengthened their self-belief.
Coach Stefano Grima is buoyed by the return of midfielder David Fenech and defender Moises Gnenegbe but Beninise striker Oussou Sidoine is likely to miss out after coming off with a thigh injury on Sunday. Captain Angus Buhagiar could make the squad as he is nearing the end of his recovery from injury.