Xewkija Tigers were declared champions for a second successive season after a 3-1 victory over Kerċem at the Gozo Stadium yesterday.

Luke Meilak had given Kerċem a shock lead after only six minutes but the Tigers hit back in style and goals from John Camilleri (10), Dene Shields (21) and Eric Nwankwo (55) earned them the three points.

The victory handed Xewkija an unassailable four-point lead over Nadur Youngsters at the top of the Division One standings with only one match remaining.

Yesterday, Nadur beat Victoria Hotspurs 2-0.

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