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.

“I am here to train with AIK,” Aroko upon arrival at Stockholm.

“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.

“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.

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.”