- St Anthony’s Boys midfielder Thomas Omburi Ribbery has secured a football scholarship in the United States.
- He will join the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy in Florida while continuing his studies.
- The move adds to St Anthony’s reputation for developing schoolboy football talent with international potential.
St Anthony’s Boys High School, Kitale, has celebrated another milestone in its football programme after talented midfielder Thomas Omburi Ribbery secured a scholarship to continue his football and academic journey in the United States.
Omburi has jetted out of the country to join the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, where he will combine high-level football training with his studies.
The move marks a major step in the promising midfielder’s career and offers him an opportunity to develop his skills in one of the world’s most competitive football environments.
Known for his creativity, composure on the ball and ability to influence play from midfield, Omburi emerged as one of St Anthony’s key players, earning recognition for his technical ability and vision.
His scholarship is also a significant achievement for St Anthony’s Boys, one of Kenya’s renowned school football institutions, which has continued to nurture young talent through competitive school football.
The move to Montverde Academy provides Omburi with a platform to sharpen his tactical and technical abilities while gaining exposure to the American football system.
His departure has been welcomed as a major boost for the school’s football programme, with his journey expected to inspire other young players pursuing opportunities beyond Kenya.
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Omburi now joins a growing list of Kenyan schoolboy footballers seeking to use sport as a pathway to international education and professional opportunities.
By Jeff Kirui
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