Loza Abera continued with her impressive scoring form as Esther Anu made her starting debut in Birkirkara's 4-1 victory over Sweiqui United in Wednesday's Malta Women's League contest.
After being held by Mgarr United in a 0-0 draw last week, the defending champions were aiming to bounce back to winning ways against their title rivals, handing a starting role to the Africans.
Ethiopia's Abera was hoping to extend her goal tally this season, while the Nigeria-born England raised forward earned her full debut after her move from Portsmouth to the Malta outfit.
The hosts gained a first-half lead courtesy of strikes from Stephania Farrugia and Tracy Teuma despite the visitors pulling one goal back before the break.