Street Football Returns To Żabbar For Father’s Day Fun
The Malta Football Association’s (MFA) Street Football in the City returned for Father’s Day for a thrilling morning in Żabbar.
Street Football in the City is a chain of events taking place during the year to celebrate the MFA’s 125th anniversary. In May, the event took place at the Mellieħa Parish Square and saw lots of kids from different nurseries participating in the fun-filled morning.
On Father’s Day, the event took place at Alessio Erardi street in Żabbar which served as a perfect activity for the day for fathers to bond with their children. The event was held in collaboration with the Youth Football Association and the Żabbar Local Council.
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The kids participated in small-sided games in four pitches that were set up. Two were set up for three-a-side matches, one for a penalty shootout and another for walking football.
Women’s Footballer of the Year Shona Zammit, together with Women’s National Team players, Haley Bugeja and Yulya Carella, were present to play with the children, providing their expertise to young fans while also signing autographs and taking photos.
Former striker Ndubisi Chukunyere, as well as his son and current Under-21 National Team player Isaiah Chukunyere also attended, together with former goalkeeper Alex Camilleri and current Under-21 National Team goalkeeper Luca Camilleri. Under-21 National Team captain Jake Micallef was also present, together with Under-19 National Team player Liam Micallef. Former Zabbar St Patrick FC captain Dion Fava also took the time to visit the event.
Well done for the activity!
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