Alexander Fenech has been appointed President of Valletta Football Club following the organisations Annual General Meeting held on Monday.

He takes over from Victor Schriha, and thanked the latter for “his many years of relentless work, support, energy and passion which led the club to win everything that local football offers (most notably seven leagues; three FA Trophies, seven Super Cups and the National League Anniversary Cup) over a period of 14 tears”.

Mr Fenech announced that as the newly elected President his first move will be to strengthen the organisation of Valletta FC at various levels and segments to ensure that the club has a strong and sustainable future.

He laid out his plans concerning the long-term financing of the club, by announcing the strategic partnership with the VBL Group for the commercialisation of its various assets. The VBL Group is known as the Valletta real estate specialists, a firm with a high level of sensitivity towards Valletta’s built heritage, its culture, and its community.