Omeruo Nets Brace As Pembroke Athleta Go Top

Olympic National Team invitee Lucky Omeruo netted a brace for his team Pembroke Athleta in their 3 - 1 win over Zurrieq in the latest round of matches in the Maltese First Division.

The offensive all-rounder opened scoring in the 16th minute for the second - tier table toppers before netting a second ten minutes from time.

The former Standard Liege and ADO Den Haag trialist has netted 7 goals in all competitions this season, with 5 coming in the championship.

In the race for the title, Pembroke Athleta are one point ahead of Gudja United, Vittoriosa Stars and St. Andrews.

Lucky Omeruo penned a one - season deal with Pembroke Athleta this summer.