 His first season with the club was the 1998–99 season.He found himself a regular in the team and 21 appearances, and scored seven goals in his debut season, as Naxxar Lions recorded a 6th-place finish in the Maltese Premier League.Anonam continued to impress at Naxxar Lions, and went into the 1999–00 season hoping to help the club maintain a respectable league position.