Sicily was a valuable region for them because it was right smack dab in the middle of the two trade regions that they dominated. Even without any other redeeming value, this would make it worth fighting over.
In addition, there were several large ports on Sicily which could provide a significant source of revenue to whoever get to tax them.

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