Submitted by NamibianSun101 on Tue, 2013-05-21 08:07
PARIS-NAMPA/AFP
There were some good moments for African footballers in Europe as some of them scored while others were significantly involved in their respective teams' games over the weekend.
ENGLAND
Youssouf Mulumbu (West Brom)
The DR Congo midfielder scored as West Bromwich Albion recovered from twice being three goals down to draw 5-5 in an astonishing clash against Manchester United.
Mulumbu steered home an 81st-minute cross to make it 5-4 before Belgian international Romelu Lukaku completed his hat trick by scoring the team's fifth goal. Read more about Africans among goals in Europe
Submitted by NamibianSun101 on Tue, 2013-05-21 08:07
LONDON-NAMPA/REUTERS
Lewis Hamilton will be reunited with Paddy Lowe sooner than expected, after Mercedes announced yesterday that the former McLaren technical head was joining their Formula One team next month.
Mercedes said in a statement that the Briton had been appointed executive director (technical) and would start on June 3 -the week of the Canadian Grand Prix- after agreement was reached with McLaren for him to be released from the remaining seven months of his contract. Read more about Lowe reunited with Hamilton at Mercedes
Submitted by NamibianSun101 on Tue, 2013-05-21 08:07
ROME-NAMPA/AFP
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams underlined their French Open ambitions with convincing final victories in Rome on Sunday.
In what was his 30th meeting with Roger Federer, clay court king Nadal outclassed the Swiss 6-1, 6-3 as he continued his stunning comeback following a seven-month injury absence.
Williams, who will head to Paris next week hoping to avenge her stunning first round defeat to Frenchwoman Virginie Razzano last year, was in equally imperious form as she swept aside Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3. Read more about Serena, Nadal triumph in Rome
Submitted by NamibianSun101 on Tue, 2013-05-21 08:07
WINDHOEK-HECTOR MAWONGA
Under-20 national team goalkeeper, Edward Maova, has been included in the Brave Warriors squad from which the team will be chosen to face Zambia at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Saturday.
Maova, who plays for Rundu Chiefs, is one of three goalkeepers called up for the game, with the others being the South African-based duo of Efraim Tjihonge and Virgil Vries.
The youngster has seemingly been rewarded for his excellent form this season. He has captained Chiefs in their bid to avoid relegation from the Namibia Premier League (NPL). Read more about Maova gets Brave Warriors call-up
