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Aldrine Kibet: From dusty roads of Poror to alluring streets of La Liga

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Rising Stars midfielder Aldrine Kibet (right) in action against Morocco during their U20 Afcon Group B match at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on May 1, 2025. [SJAK]

"Aldrine Kibet! Remember the name!"

The Bukhungu Stadium announcer said this after the youngster scored a brace to help St Anthony's Boys Kitale edge Dagoretti High School 2-0 to win a record sixth KSSSA national football title in 2023.

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