Starboy Rises: Aldrine Kibet’s Harambee Stars Senior Call-Up Excites Kenyan Football

Kenya, 13 November 2025 - It is a proud moment for Kenyan football as 17-year-old Aldrine Kibet, fresh from the Celta Vigo youth academy in Spain, receives his first-ever Harambee Stars senior call-up, proving that the future of Kenyan football is now. 

For a country craving international breakthrough and inspiration for its youth, Kibet’s rise couldn’t have come at a better time.

From Kitale to Europe: Aldrine Kibet’s Inspiring Football Journey

Aldrine Kibet’s football story is like a true African dream come to life.

Raised in the vibrant town of Kitale, western Kenya, Kibet’s love for football began on the dusty pitches of his neighborhood.

Like many Kenyan kids, he learned to play with nothing but raw passion and improvised footballs, showing incredible skills from an early age. 

It wasn’t long before local tournaments and school matches started buzzing with stories of his dazzling footwork and goal-scoring ability.

His talent further developed at St. Anthony’s Boys High School in Kitale, a school known for producing top football talent.

Here, Kibet quickly became a star, leading his school team to victories and entertaining crowds with every touch of the ball. His standout performances didn’t go unnoticed—soon, scouts were flocking to watch him in action, knowing they had found a rare gem.

The real turning point came when Spanish club Celta Vigo offered Kibet a spot in their youth academy. For Aldrine, this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance and proof that dreams could become reality. Moving from Kitale to Spain wasn’t easy for a 16-year-old. He left behind his family, friends, and everything he knew, stepping into a completely new world with a different language and culture. Yet, Kibet rose to the challenge. 

In Spain, he worked even harder, pushing himself against Europe’s best young talents. His fast adaptation impressed everyone, earning him spots on Kenya’s Under-18 and Under-20 teams, where he led them to the CECAFA U20 finals and proudly represented the nation on the international stage.