Kenya Under-20 center-back Manzur Suleiman Okwaro has disclosed why he did not sign a deal with Swedish top-tier club IF Brommapojkarna.Okwaro moved to Sweden in September after landing an opportunity to try his luck with the club, but despite reportedly impressing the coaches, he did not put pen to paper.He returned home after being summoned for the recently concluded U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where he helped Stars finish second and, subsequently, seal a place in next year’s continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_8445241##In an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, Okwaro said failure to agree on transfer fees and other nitty-gritty of the deal cost him a chance to launch his professional career.“Everything went well in Sweden, but the parties involved in discussing the terms did not reach an agreement. I was looking forward to starting my professional career at Bromma, but that did not happen due to factors beyond my control,” he opened up.##NAJAVA_MECA_8424471##This was the second time the left-footed defender was on trials in a European club, having trained with French side Nantes B in October last year.He tried with the French side alongside his compatriot Linus Munyao.Fast-rising centre Manzur Okwaro shares his biggest career dreamDespite the crashed dream, the former Rainbow FC center-back is banking on his solid performance in the AFCON qualifiers with Rising Stars to open a bigger door.“I am sure my performances in Tanzania with the U20 team will get me a better opportunity. I gave my best, and I believe it might have just been enough to take me to the next level,” he added.Before his trials in Sweden, Okwaro had generated interest from local clubs, among them Kenya Police, but he opted to attend trials.He says he does not regret turning down offers from Kenyan clubs and the fact that he will remain unattached until January next year.History as Rising Stars qualify for 2025 AFCON“I have no regrets at all. I have always been clear with my ambitions and career goals. I have always wanted to play football in Europe, and I will do everything possible to make it,” he added.Meanwhile, Okwaro is looking to utilize his free time to improve on the weak areas exposed during the AFCON qualifiers.
