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Updated 29 September 2026

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29 September 2026 · Maltese players abroad

Alec Fenech joins Roma Vis Nova

San Ġiljan ASC has announced that Alec Fenech will play for Italian Serie A1 club Roma Vis Nova during the 2026/27 winter season. It will be his first campaign in Italy’s top water polo division.

The Maltese player brings experience from overseas competitions, including a title-winning spell with Steaua București in Romania. The move offers another chance to test himself at the highest level of Italian club water polo.

Fenech joins fellow San Ġiljan player Jake Muscat at Roma Vis Nova for the coming season.

Sportiva Malta graphic showing Alec Fenech with a medal and trophy, announcing his move to Roma Vis Nova for 2026/27 — Sportiva Malta graphic · Image based on the supplied player photo

September 2026 · Girls academy

Girls in the game

The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta’s Girls Water Polo Academy took part in the European Week of Sport, organised by SportMalta. The young players enjoyed a training session in a different setting, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the pool.

Experiences like this encourage participation, teamwork and, above all, the enjoyment of sport. Well done to all the girls who took part.

ASA Malta Girls Water Polo Academy players and coaches smiling together at the pool — Photo: Aquatic Sports Association of Malta

6 September 2026 · Malta national team

Malta 4×4 finish ninth after beating Australia

Malta defeated Australia 3–0 in their placing match at the World Aquatics Open Championships in Dubrovnik. The team, coached by Anthony Farrugia, won all three sessions to secure ninth place. Stevie Camilleri and Alec Fenech scored four goals each.

Read the match report ↗

27 August 2026 · Summer League

Neptunes claim their 28th league title

Neptunes beat Sliema 18–15 in the second BOV Summer League final, completing a 2–0 series win. It was their first league championship in five years and extended their Maltese record to 28 titles.

Read the final report ↗

18 August 2026 · National team

Milan Ćirović resigns as head coach

The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta announced the resignation of Malta’s national water polo team head coach Milan Ćirović.

Read the ASA announcement ↗