Kenya U18 midfielder Humphrey Aroko has put his university ambitions on ice to focus on pursuing a football career abroad.The Kariobangi Sharks player, who scored a C+ in last year’s KCSE exams, qualifies for direct entry into a public university, but his priority is to succeed in football before considering tertiary education.##NAJAVA_MECA_8666928##Aroko, 17, is currently in Spain with Swedish top-flight club AIK for pre-season. He arrived in Sweden on Monday and joined the team for their pre-season training camp.Over the next few weeks, he will train with AIK, and if he impresses, he could earn a contract to launch his professional career outside the FKF Premier League.When asked about his education plans, Aroko confirmed that he has shelved his university aspirations for now but did not rule out enrolling in the future once his football career is established.##NAJAVA_MECA_8666813##”I am fully focused on my football career and have no plans to attend university at the moment; that can wait. Right now, I have committed myself entirely to football,” Aroko told Nation Sport from Spain.He is not the first Kenyan player to put on hold university education as Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga failed to finish his university degree after securing a move to Sweden with Djurgårdens IF.Mara Sugar celebrate Mathias Isogol’s two milestones as he departs clubOn his trials with AIK, Aroko remains confident about his chances of impressing the club and securing a deal.”No paperwork has been done yet since I was invited for trials. If the deal goes through, I will officially join the team. I am hopeful for the best—my dream is to play professional football in Europe.”Aroko also expressed gratitude to Kariobangi Sharks head coach William Muluya, who handed him his league debut while he was still in Form 3 at Highway Secondary School.”Thanks to coach Muluya for believing in me. That was an incredible experience,” said Aroko.Viborg rejects bid for 174 million-valued Harambee Stars defenderHe also acknowledged Kariobangi Sharks’ role in his potential move to Sweden, revealing that an AIK scout noticed him during a visit to Kenya last November.”After our friendly match at Kenya Utalii College Grounds in Nairobi, we discussed my potential transfer, and that’s how the opportunity came about.”If successful in his trials, Aroko will join his former Sharks teammate Stanley Wilson at AIK.Tanzanian club threatens to report Gor Mahia to FIFA
