Ugandan teenage sensation Sylivia Kabene announced herself in style on Saturday, October 4, 2025, scoring a hat-trick to guide Hibernians Women FC to a 3–0 win over San Gwann FC in the Malta Women’s League at Charles Abela Stadium.
On her senior debut, Kabene showed no nerves, striking in the 35th, 65th, and 85th minutes. The halftime score stood at 1–0, but her second-half brace sealed the points.
The feat comes just a week after her explosive Under-21 debut, where she scored four goals. That seamless step up has made her the talk of Maltese women’s football.
The victory opened the second round of the league, lifting Hibernians into second place on 12 points and reigniting their title hopes.
For Kabene, it was a dream start, one that confirmed her growing reputation as a rare talent.
“She has such maturity in front of goal for her age,” a club insider said after the game.
“This is just the beginning.”
