The Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) Awards were held on Monday at the Xara Lodge where the top performers of the 2019 season were honoured during a gala night.

This event has become a staple in every football player’s calendar. Year in year out the anticipation grows and players cannot wait to see who will be taking home a coveted MFPA Award.

During this year’s event, the best young player award went to Hibernians forward Joseph Mbong, first time nominee and winner of two awards on the night. The highest honour, went to Valletta and Malta defender Steve Borg.

The special award went to players who have served the Maltese National team for 100 games or more.

Michael Mifsud, David Carabott, Gilbert Agius, Carmel Busuttil, Roderick Briffa and Joe Brincat were given special recognition for this achievement.

President Emeritus George Abela was given the MFPA Merit award as recognition for the work done during his presidency at the helm of MFA and the positive effect such measures still have.

MFPA General Secretary Carlo Mamo in his speech gave a brief overview of the work carried out in fulfillment of the position paper which will be expiring at the end of the current season.

Mamo also gave an update on the main points featuring in the upcoming position paper which is currently undergoing a consultation process.

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