Nigeria U-20 star Kpaboro Arierhri has opened up about his determination to signal with Norwegian membership Lillestrøm SK, regardless of receiving presents from high European golf equipment.
Arierhri’s Rise to Prominence
The 18-year-old striker was instrumental in serving to Past Limits Soccer Academy win the 2024 Viareggio Cup in Italy, scoring within the ultimate towards C.N Brazzaville.
His efficiency helped the group make historical past as the primary African aspect to win the celebrated trophy.
Arierhri’s stellar performances attracted curiosity from a number of high European golf equipment, however he had already signed a pre-contract settlement with Lillestrøm final yr, finishing the finer particulars of the deal in 2024.
Why He Selected Lillestrøm Over High European Gives
Whereas presents from Aston Villa and Lyon had been on the desk, Arierhri defined that his precedence was to discover a membership the place he may play usually and develop as a participant.
“I wished the chance to play first-team soccer, which is why I selected Lillestrøm Sportsklubb, regardless of curiosity from a number of high golf equipment.
Signing my first skilled contract with Lillestrøm is an unimaginable feeling—I’m residing my dream. My purpose is to determine myself, rating objectives, and assist the group win matches,” Arierhri informed Africa Foot.
Arierhri’s expertise has been plain. He completed as the highest scorer in The Inventive Championship League (TCC) final season, scoring 22 objectives in simply 15 video games.
On the Viareggio Cup, he scored 5 objectives in 5 matches, and within the Gothia Cup in Sweden, he netted 4 objectives in 5 video games, though Past Limits misplaced within the ultimate to Sporting Lagos Academy.
Arierhri additionally made an affect for the Flying Eagles on the WAFU U-20 Championship in Ghana, scoring twice within the ultimate towards the hosts to assist Nigeria declare the title.
