Updated - Malta Round Up : Lateef Elford-Alliyu Steals The Limelight From Gabriel Okechukwu

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the matches that were played in Malta, with special reference to Nigerian footballers plying their trade in the Island Nation.

Valletta - Floriana
Ex West Brom youth - teamer Lateef Elford-Alliyu has continued to make the back pages in Malta, after bagging a hat - trick in the 4 - 1 hammering of Floriana on Saturday.

The Anglo - Nigerian registered his name on the score - sheet in the 2nd, 41st and 60th minute. He was on parade from start to finish.

Birzebbuga St. Peter - Vittoriosa Stars
Former Nigeria youth international Jeremiah Ani was on target for Birzebbuga St. Peter in the 26th minute as his team played an entertaining 3 - 3 draw with Vittoriosa Stars in the BOV First Division.

Zurrieq - Fgura United
John Roland Emeka came to the rescue of Fgura United with an equalizer in the 76th minute. Both teams shared the spoils.

Hibernians - Sliema Wanderers
Joseph Mbong made his first Premier league start for Hibs, but he is still searching for his first professional goal after firing blanks for the table toppers, who are unbeaten in 14 games.

The Malta Under 19 international tasted action for 84 minutes before he was substituted.

St. George’s -  Melita

Noah Ojuola, who will be under the scrutiny of Nigeria Under 23 coach Samson Siasia in the coming days, was in action for St. George’s. However, teammate Gabriel Okechukwu stole the limelight from him with a brace at the Centenary Stadium.

Swieqi United - Ghaxaq

3 - 0 it finished at the Luxol Satdium in favour of Swieqi United. Kenneth Ekezie netted the opening goal in the 29th minute.

Birkirkara - Naxxar Lions
Three Nigerian players - Emmanuel Ibok Edet , Emenike Mbachu and Christopher Uzeh Edafe - were handed starting shirts by the Naxxar Lions gaffer.

Shola Shodiya has been struggling for game time since his return to Birkirkara. Today, he was involved for only 10 minutes while another Nigerian, goalkeeper Ini Etim Akpan failed to come off the bench. 3 - 1 to Birkirkara it ended.

Mosta - Zebbug Rangers
Experienced striker John Nwoba was an unused substitute. His team, Zebbug Rangers took a point from the encounter at the Victor Tedesco Stadium.

Zabbar St. Patrick- Senglea Athletic
Augustine James Obaje scored on the hour mark as Senglea Athletic lost 4 - 2 to in - form Zabbar St Patrick.

Rabat Ajax - Pembroke Athleta
Rabat Ajax defeated Pembroka Athleta 3 - 1 , and the club will be grateful to Lawrence Uchechi Chiedozie, who made sure victory was guaranteed after scoring five minutes from time, just as the opponents were threatening a comeback.

Qormi - Balzan
Also in the Premier League on Sunday, Qormi played a 1 - 1 draw with Balzan. Two Nigerians were involved in the goal scored by Qormi.

Club hero Alfred Effiong combined with Frank Temile, and the ex Dynamo Kiev man showed skill and composure to score the equalizer just before the hour mark.