Kibet’s magic fires Celta Vigo Youth into Copa semis

Aldrine Kibet is turning Spanish turf into his personal stage, and the spotlight is loving every second of it.

The Kenyan teenage sensation delivered another headline performance as Celta Vigo Youth fought back to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1, sealing a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

With his side trailing, Kibet struck the equaliser to steady the ship before producing a jaw-dropping trivela assist that sliced through Bilbao’s defence like a sculptor’s blade, setting up the winner in style.

It was not an isolated spark. It was part of a blazing run.

Earlier in the competition, Kibet tormented Atlético Madrid U19, registering a goal and an assist in a thrilling 4-3 victory that sent Celta into the quarter-finals.

On February 1, he needed just four minutes to score twice in a commanding 3-0 win over SD Compostela U19. And on February 12, he once again rose to the big occasion, scoring and assisting in a 2-1 triumph over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey Juvenil.

In recent weeks, the Kenyan starlet has combined clinical finishing with creative flair, proving he is not just a scorer but a conductor orchestrating Celta’s attacking rhythm.

Kibet’s journey reads like a carefully plotted ascent. From dazzling crowds at St. Anthony’s Boys High School in Kitale, he earned a move to Spain’s Nàstic Sports Academy in September 2023. Since then, his growth has been swift and fearless.

Now lighting up one of Europe’s most competitive youth competitions, Kibet is not merely participating. He is influencing outcomes, shifting momentum, and carrying Kenyan hopes onto a grand continental canvas.

Spain is witnessing the rise of a fearless talent. Kenya is watching a star bloom in real time.