A collage of Kenyan young midfielder Adrine Kibet currently at Nastic Academy in Spain

Kenyan Youngster Aldrine Kibet Named Most Valuable Player In Spain: “Hungry For More"

A collage of Kenyan young midfielder Adrine Kibet currently at Nastic Academy in Spain

  • Teenager Aldrine Kibet has yet again shown that he is bound for greatness, as tipped by Kenyans
  • Kibet, currently playing for Spanish side Nastic Academy, was named the most valuable player at the Valladolid International Cup
  • Kenyans who reacted to his recent fete suggested it was time the big European teams went for his signature

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Sensational teenage midfielder Aldrine Kibet continues to scale heights high in the football world.

Kibet, who made a name for himself during the 2023 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) games, plays for Spanish side Nastic Academy.

He was recently named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) during the Valladolid International Cup played in Madrid.

The prestigious award followed his stellar performance, which saw him score six goals and assist three, emerging as the top scorer in the tournament.

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“Topscorer and MVP of Valladolid International Cup in Madrid, 6 goals 3 assists, Hungry for more. #AK10 #God,” Kibet said in a post on his official X handle.

What Kenyans said about Aldrine Kibet

Kenyans and sports enthusiasts have been tipping the teenager to be the next big thing in the country since his secondary days' era at Kitale-based St Anthony's Boys.

Kibet’s mastery of the ball and his dazzling skills on the pitch have endeared him to Kenyans and football lovers. He is a joy to watch.

At the secondary school games last year, he had insane numbers—he scored 25 goals and assisted another 27, helping the solidary boys secure a national title and earning himself a place at the Spanish academy.

Reactions as Aldrine Kibet bags MVP in Spain

Kenyans were all praises for the teenager and flooded the comments sections with congratulatory messages.

Some even suggested that top football sides like Arsenal and Chelsea should go for him.

Here are some of the reactions compiled by TUKO.co.ke:

@TKaibos:

"@Arsenal go for this young talent."

@blendthedeejay:

"@Harambee__Stars this boy needs a call-up."

@iam_kendiii:

"Better than Ronaldo."

@shilah_kaei:

"Wanna see you play at bernabeu some day."

@shilah_kaei:

" Kenya to the world keep winning."

@wanjohibriangeo:

"@todd_boehly @ChelseaFC we need this young talent before Arsenal snaps him."

Ababu Namwamba visits Aldrine Kibet

TUKO.co.ke previously reported that Aldrine Kibet was over the moon after Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba visited Kenya's teen footballers in Tarragona, Spain.

The elated wunderkind shared photos of Namwamba with a section of the footballers at the Nastic Sports Academy.

Namwamba was in northeastern Spain for the Talanta Hela elites training camp closing ceremony.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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A collage of Kenyan young midfielder Adrine Kibet currently at Nastic Academy in Spain
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