By Dayo Awoniyi
Norwegian football club Lillestrøm has confirmed the signing of 18-year-old goal-scoring sensation Kparobo Ariehri from Beyond Limits. The agreement was reached before the striker turned 18, with the deal already completed.
Kparobo has been making waves in the football world, particularly for his role in leading Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to victory in the WAFU-B U-20 Championship in Togo.
His remarkable form for Beyond Limits also contributed to the team’s success in the TCC League, where they clinched the title for the fifth consecutive year. Last season, he was a standout performer, scoring an impressive 22 goals in just 15 games.
The move to Lillestrøm marks an exciting new chapter in the young striker’s career. Fans will be watching closely as he makes his debut in the Norwegian league, eager to see him continue his meteoric rise.
Kparobo’s signing is a reflection of his hard work, talent, and potential. With his impressive track record, he is expected to make a significant impact at Lillestrøm.
This move provides him with a great opportunity to gain experience and further develop his skills, and many anticipate big things from this Nigerian teenage star in the near future.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
