Valletta Basketball Club to introduce women’s team

After the announcement that Athleta will introduce a women’s team this coming season, Valletta Fighters, who have recently rebranded as Valletta Basketball Club seem to have followed suit and the MAPFRE MSV Life Women’s League is now set to have no less than two new teams as part of the league’s lineup, Malta Basketball has learnt.

After the club’s debut in the men’s two divisions last season, the Valletta project will expand with their women’s team set to form with players joining the team over the summer break. 

The club teased this introduction on their socials where they showed both the men’s and women’s teams going through pre-season physical training around Valletta.

Despite the end of Fusion BC confirmed today, the MAPFRE MSV Life Women's was back up to six teams as Valletta Fighters will introduce their own team this coming season. Sources tell me the team will be led by men's coach Harry Savaya ⚫️🔴Full story soon on #MaltaBasketball pic.twitter.com/dxZIkO42kj

— Kurt Aquilina (@14Aquilina) August 21, 2024

While there has been no official confirmation of the players taking the court for the Citizens yet, Malta Basketball can confirm that the team will be led by coaches Harry Savaya and Daniel Bugeja just like the men’s team.

Sources said the team is currently comprised of returning players after having recently departed the game. However, recruiting has also included a few players from around the local league – including what is said to be two players from Fusion Quest, who opted out of next season – as well as a professional import player to complement the team.