Aldrine Kibet's rapid rise to prominence was a recurring topic as young players from Kipsabu FC gathered at their training ground to don new kits and kick around brand-new footballs provided by leading gaming firm Mozzart Bet.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWhenever a few of them stepped up to the Mozzart Sports' microphone, they confidently opened up on their dream of following in Kibet's footsteps.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878669##Their admiration for the attacking midfielder was hardly surprising.Despite his young age, Kibet has defied the odds to achieve what many of his peers can only dream of.Last year, he earned his Harambee Stars debut following an impressive start to life in Spain with Celta Vigo's reserve side.He also represented Kenya's U20 team, the Rising Stars, at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, adding to a growing list of achievements that began taking shape during his days at St. Anthony's Boys High School, Kitale.His journey from the Poror area of Baringo County to the national team, and now to Celta Vigo B, has made him a source of inspiration for aspiring footballers.That influence extends well beyond his home county, as evidenced by Kipsabu FC, a community club on the outskirts of Iten town in the neighbouring Elgeyo-Marakwet County, where many of the youngsters readily identified Kibet as the player they hope to emulate.Kibet's name was not the sole name in the lips of Kipsabu players, as KCB centre back Amatton Samunya was also mentioned as a source of inspiration.Interestingly, both Kibet and Samunya played football in Poror while growing up, before their paths diverged after joining different secondary schools.While Kibet joined St.Anthony's Kitale, Samunya joined Nakuru's Menengai Boys, an institution that platformed him to join Bucks and later four-time Kenyan champions, Ulinzi Stars.For the Kipsabu players, the success stories of Kibet and Samunya are proof that the region, better known for its athletics prowess, can also produce gifted footballers capable of making an impact at the highest level.To ensure that the tens of aspiring footballers at the five-year old club keep their dreams alive, Mozzart Bet donated 23 full uniforms and two footballers as part of their resolve to uplift grassroots clubs.Mozzart Bet donates kits to team inspired by Kenyan Grannies historic tournament in South AfricaThe firm, through their initiative best known as New Jerseys for New Champions, delivered the sporting material, much to the jubilation of the players, who vowed to fight to prominence like, Kibet and Samunya.Skipper Shadrack Kipchumba spoke on the majority of the players' ambition to emulate Kibet and Samunya, noting that the Mozzart Bet donation would provide a timely boost to their aspirations."Seeing Kibet and Samunya make it to the highest level gives us belief that we can also achieve our dreams. They come from a neighbouring county, and their success shows that talent from this region can go far. With the support from Mozzart Bet through the new kits and footballs, we have received a big boost to continue working hard and developing our game," said the full back.Meanwhile, Kipchumba, on behalf of coach Felix Kemboi, thanked the gaming giant for the support, pledging to use the gesture as motivation towards their dream of seeing some of their players feature in the FKF Premier League within the next two years."We appreciate Mozzart Bet for this timely support. The donation will certainly inspire our players to work harder as we chase our dream of producing FKF Premier League stars in the near future," added Kipchumba.
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