Julani Archibald Explained

Julani Kyle Archibald (born 18 May 1991) is a Kittitian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Honduran club Platense and the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team. Besides Malta, Archibald has played club football in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and Honduras.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

Club career

In the 2015 MLS Caribbean Combine, Archibald was one of two goalkeepers in the 19-player list and was the one of two players from Saint Kitts and Nevis.^{[6] [7]}

He made the winning save for W Connection F.C. to prevent domestic rivals Central F.C. in a dramatic penalty-shoot-out. As a result, W Connection made the final of the 2015 Trinidad and Tobago Classic.^[8]

In 2018, he signed for Real de Minas.^{[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]}

In 2021, he signed for Santa Lucia.^{[16] [17] [18] [19] [20]} In 2022, he signed for Birkirkara.^{[21] [22] [23]}

International career

Archibald was the Kittitian goalkeeper for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification stages against Turks and Caicos.^[24]

He also played in two friendlies, including a victory against Andorra.^[25]

Notes and References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20150926230406/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=295260/index.html FIFA.com
2. Web site: The remarkable journey of Julani Archibald. myvuenews.com.
3. Web site: SKNMedia Interview with Julani Archibald. . 18 August 2021 . 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081200/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL3_L2holkc&gl=US&hl=en. live.
4. Web site: Caribbean.loopnews Interview with Julani Archibald. caribbean.loopnews.com. 2022-07-08. 2024-02-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20240213062121/https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/st-kitts-nevis-footballer-traumatised-racist-abuse-malta. live.
5. Web site: TMID Editorial: Fight against racism – Malta FA's move to be praised. independent.com.mt. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081203/https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2021-08-19/newspaper-leader/TMID-Editorial-Fight-against-racism-Malta-FA-s-move-to-be-praised-6736236059. live.
6. Web site: Smith tries to make breakthrough in MLS | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport . The Royal Gazette . 2015-01-02 . 2017-02-23 . 2016-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161130190007/http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20150102/SPORT/150109987 . live .
7. Web site: MLS Caribbean Combine Scouting Report : MLS . Reddit.com . 2015-01-09 . 2017-02-23 . 2023-06-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604130531/https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/2rvmq4/mls_caribbean_combine_scouting_report/ . live .
8. Web site: W Connection, Defence Force set title date | The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper . Guardian.co.tt . 2015-12-01 . 2017-02-23 . 2016-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161201012658/http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2015-12-01/w-connection-defence-force-set-title-date . live .
9. Web site: Julani Archibald: "Confío en que nos mantendremos en esta categoría". 9 May 2019 . eldesnudo.hn. 2022-07-08. 2023-06-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20230626211706/https://aldesnudo.hn/?p=16977. live.
10. Web site: JULANI ARCHIBALD ASPIRA A QUEDARSE EN LA LIGA NACIONAL. 5 May 2021 . eloncehn.com. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081157/https://eloncehn.com/index.php/2021/05/05/noticia20945/. live.
11. Web site: Mucho Archibald para tan poco Minas. vipdeportes.cokm. 2022-07-08. 2022-10-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20221007221537/https://vipdeportes.com/mucho-archibald-para-tan-poco-minas/. dead.
12. Web site: ARCHIBALD: "NO ESTOY SEGURO DE QUEDARME". 14 May 2021 . eloncehn.com. 2022-07-08. 2023-02-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20230227100947/https://eloncehn.com/index.php/2021/05/14/noticia21101/. live.
13. Web site: Carlos Tábora se llena de elogios para Julani Archibald en derrota ante Real de Minas. diez.hn. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081204/https://www.diez.hn/liganacionaldehonduras/carlos-tabora-elogia-julani-archibald-real-de-minas-vs-real-sociedad-JGDZ1320977. live.
14. Web site: Platense se estrelló contra Julani Archibald y Real de Minas. laprensa.hn. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081203/https://www.laprensa.hn/deportes/platense-se-estrello-contra-julani-archibald-real-de-minas-rescato-punto-liga-nacional-honduras-LVLP1450579. live.
15. Web site: El show de tapadas de Julani Archibald en el empate entre Real de Minas y UPNFM. diez.hn. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081203/https://www.diez.hn/liganacionaldehonduras/el-show-de-tapadas-de-julani-archibald-en-el-empate-entre-real-de-minas-y-upnfm-OKDZ1419340. live.
16. Web site: Julani Archibald Signs With Santa Lucia FC. 22 November 2021 . sknpulse.com. 2022-07-08. 2022-10-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20221012203323/https://sknpulse.com/player-profile-the-remarkable-journey-of-julani-archibald/. live.
17. Web site: Take Action Against Fan Who Hurled Racist Abuse At Santa Lucia Goalkeeper, Football Clubs Urge. 16 August 2021 . lovinmalta.com. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081206/https://lovinmalta.com/news/news-sport/take-action-against-fan-who-hurled-racist-abuse-at-santa-lucia-goalkeeper-football-clubs-urge/. live.
18. Web site: Sta Lucia FC, Floriana FC condemn racist abuse suffered by goalkeeper Archibald. 15 August 2021 . sportsdesk.com.mt. 2022-07-08. 2022-01-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220124161951/https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2021/08/15/sta-lucia-fc-floriana-fc-condemn-racist-abuse-suffered-by-goalkeeper-archibald/. live.
19. Web site: Floriana FC condemns supporter's racist abuse on Santa Lucia goalkeeper. maltatoday.com.mt. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081156/https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/sports/football/111485/floriana_fc_condemns_supporters_racist_abuse_on_santa_lucia_goalkeeper#.YsaufC-B2gQ. live.
20. Web site: New MFA rules empower refs to abandon matches over racism. newsbook.com.mt. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20220720112110/https://newsbook.com.mt/en/new-mfa-rules-empower-refs-to-abandon-matches-over-racism/. live.
21. Web site: Birkirkara sign goalkeeper Julani Archibald on loan from Sta Lucia FC. 24 January 2022 . timesofmalta.com. 2022-07-08. 2022-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708081204/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/birkirkara-sign-goalkeeper-julani-archibald-on-loan-from-sta-lucia-fc.929878. live.
22. Web site: St. Kitts and Nevis Goalkeeper Hailed for Heroics In Malta. 17 March 2022 . nevispages.com. 2022-07-08. 2022-05-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20220512081027/https://www.nevispages.com/st-kitts-and-nevis-goalkeeper-hailed-for-heroics-in-malta/. live.
23. Web site: St Kitts-Nevis' Julani Archibald is Malta's Birkirkara hero. timescaribbeanonline.com. 2022-07-08. 2023-03-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325084645/http://www.timescaribbeanonline.com/st-kitts-nevis-julani-archibald-is-maltas-birkirkara-hero/. live.
24. Web site: St Kitts Football: Sugar Boyz name squad for World Cup Qualifiers | Digicel SportsMax . Sportsmax.tv . 2015-03-22 . 2017-02-23 . 2016-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161201013045/http://www.sportsmax.tv/?q=articles/2015/03/22/st-kitts-football-sugar-boyz-name-squad-world-cup-qualifiers . live .
25. Web site: St. Kitts & Nevis registers first win in Europe . Concacaf.com . 2017-02-23 . 2017-06-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170630061732/http://www.concacaf.com/article/st-kitts-nevis-registers-first-win-in-europe . live .