Kariobangi Sharks and Kenya U18 midfielder Humprey Aroko has arrived in Sweden, where he will train with top-tier club AIK for a few weeks before a decision is made on whether to sign him.The talented midfielder, who previously played for Highway Secondary School, left Kenya on Sunday evening and touched down in Stockholm, Sweden, on Monday morning, ready to begin his trial with his potential future club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8658049##”I am here to train with AIK,” Aroko told Mozzart Sport in an exclusive interview.”I’m confident in my abilities and hopeful that everything goes well. My dream has always been to play in Europe, and AIK, being a big team, would be a great step in my career.”Should Aroko impress during his trial, he could follow in the footsteps of Kenya U23 midfielder Stanley Wilson. Wilson had a successful trial with AIK earlier last year before signing a contract in August 2024, when he turned 18, and is now part of AIK’s first team.Aroko’s trial is part of his ongoing dream to play abroad. In a recent interview, he expressed optimism about his chances of going professional, stating that playing regularly for Sharks would be beneficial if an opportunity abroad arose.Sofapaka reap big from ticket sales in Shabana defeat”I want to play here as much as I can, hoping my performances will open the door to Europe. I believe that playing more games here will boost my confidence and prepare me for trials,” he said.Though aware of the challenge ahead, Aroko is relying on his determination and hard work to see him through.”Ever since I was a kid, I’ve dared to express myself on the pitch. Even when I got my national team call-up, I trained hard at home to achieve that,” he added.Highway Secondary School midfielder Humphrey Aroko with a superb solo goal against Benjamin Mkapa secondary from Tanzania at the FEASSSA Games in Uganda. #FootballKE pic.twitter.com/bCpYJ1NoO4— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) August 22, 2024 In an earlier interview, Sharks chairman Robert Maoga discussed the club’s strategy of acquiring young talent and moving them to European leagues at an early age.”Over the past three to four years, we’ve focused on acquiring players of the right age,” Maoga said, referencing Stanley Wilson’s Ksh25,800,000 move to AIK in August at age 18.”Our priority is to sign players around 16 or 17, so we have time to train and mold them before moving them on to European leagues at a valuable price.”Kenya 7s learn opponents ahead of Vancouver 7s
