The 2026 BOV Winter League kicked off on Friday with three decisive matches at the Tal-Qroqq National Pool, seeing clear victories for SGN MAA Daikin and Marsaskala, while Mxlokk MFF Limited secured a narrow win in the evening’s most competitive fixture.

The local water polo calendar resumed following the recent European Aquatics Championships in Belgrade, providing an immediate return to action for Maltese clubs.

SGN MAA Daikin 18, Sirens Build Fitness 8

SGN MAA Daikin asserted early dominance over Sirens Build Fitness, maintaining constant pressure across all four quarters to secure a commanding 10-goal victory.

• Top Scorer: Nicholas Zammit led San Giljan’s balanced attack with 5 goals.
• Result: Q1 (4-2), Q2 (5-2), Q3 (3-2), Q4 (6-2).

Marsaskala 20, Otters Nivea 9

Marsaskala delivered an impressive offensive performance against Otters Nivea, quickly establishing a lead they never relinquished. Their strong final quarter sealed a comfortable victory.

• Top Scorer: Marco Mannino netted 5 goals for Marsaskala.
• Result: Q1 (4-2), Q2 (5-3), Q3 (4-2), Q4 (7-2).

Mxlokk MFF Limited 21, Barracudas 18

In the most tightly contested match of the evening, Mxlokk MFF Limited edged out Barracudas in a high-scoring thriller. Mxlokk’s strong start to the game was challenged by a resilient Barracudas side, but a powerful nine-goal final quarter secured the win for Mxlokk.

• Top Scorer: Julian Cauchi scored 4 goals for Mxlokk; Giulio Massa also had 4 for Barracudas.
• Result: Q1 (4-3), Q2 (5-7), Q3 (3-5), Q4 (9-3). (p. 1)