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Kibet is grateful for three things including the Spain-based scouts reportedly from Real Madrid who have been tracking him at the ongoing CECAFA u18 tournament.
Junior Stars’ wunderkid Aldrine Kibet has revealed his gratitude at reaching the finals of the ongoing CECAFA u18 Championships.
Stars overcame rivals Tanzania on penalties after both sides had played each other over a grueling 120 minutes with no one really managing to find the back of the net.
However, the Kenyans managed to overcome Tanzania 4-3 on penalties after keeper Ibrahim Wanzala managed to save two penalties, sending the crowd that attended the game in Mamboleo Stadium into raptures.
Kibet, who has scored three goals all tournament, took to X, formerly Twitter to describe his honest feelings after the game, including thanking the Spain-based scouts, who attended the game.
“Grateful for reaching the finals,” Kibet wrote on his page.
“Excited with the presence of coaches, agents from Spain and DPF Group. Nosotros estamos en esto juntos -We are in this together!”
Kibet also thanked the fans for their unwavering support towards the team for the duration of the tournament so far.
“Thanks alot fans. Asanteni sana!”
Kibet has been based in Spain’s Nastic Soccer Acadamey ever since being named the Most Valuable Player for his performances at the 2023 National Secondary School Games held in Kakamega back in August playing for St. Anthony’s Boys, Kitale.
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Kibet's journey to Spain was made possible through a football scholarship, a well-deserved reward for his outstanding performance that helped his school secure the national title.
To top it off, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, solidifying his status as a rising star in Kenyan football.
The Nastic Soccer Academy, with its rich history spanning 135 years, has a proud tradition of nurturing top talents.
The Kenyan prodigy now aspires to have a successful spell at the academy that will pave the way for a future at one of Europe's elite football clubs.
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With its state-of-the-art facilities and a team of elite and experienced coaches, the academy provides the perfect environment for Kibet to further refine his skills and chase his dreams of making it big in European football.
It has been reported that Real Madrid have been scouting him since he moved to Spain.
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