Arjan Raikhy: Aston Villa's Rising Star Sets the Premier League Ablaze at Leicester
Arjan Raikhy, the Punjabi wonderkid, leaves Aston Villa to join former Premier League champions Leicester His dad expresses gratitude for the journey with Villa and excitement for this new chapter Meanwhile, Kam Kandola attends Punjabi Wolves' South Asian Heritage Month event, highlighting the growing presence of British South Asians in football
Leicester City has announced the signing of Arjan Raikhy, the former Aston Villa midfielder and FA Youth Cup winner. Last month, our exclusive report revealed that the talented Punjabi player was weighing his options, with various clubs expressing interest in acquiring his services.
Arjan's father, Rav Raikhy, expressed his pride in seeing Arjan sign with Leicester, the former Premier League champions. He acknowledged the amazing journey they had with Aston Villa and expressed gratitude towards everyone at the club and the incredible Villa fans for their unwavering support.
"Now, we embark on the next chapter, an exhilarating venture for Arjan that empowers children to dare to dream. The journey proceeds."
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The highly skilled midfielder showcased his talents on the senior first-team stage a mere two months after his debut, participating in an exhilarating FA Cup third-round clash against Liverpool. This awe-inspiring occurrence was hailed as "incredible" by the dedicated supporters' group Punjabi Villans.
Raikhy ended a memorable season by setting up Ben Chrisene's opener in a 2-1 victory against Liverpool as Villa's U18s lifted the FA Youth Cup.
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Kandola joins Punjabi Wolves as timeline goes on show at Molineux
Another successful season followed for the central midfielder as he achieved the notable feat of aiding two teams, Stockport County and Grimsby Town, in their promotion back to the Football League through two separate loan stints.
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Kam Kandola, a talented young British South Asian footballer, stands out in English football. Raikhy, a former student of Thomas Telford, the same school attended by Wolves defender Kam Kandola, was featured in a unique children's activity book that highlights players and practitioners from South Asian backgrounds.
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Kandola, accompanied by his father Karma and Raikhy's father Rav, attended the free 'Stories to Tell' event at Molineux on Wednesday night. The event, co-hosted by Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Punjabi Wolves, marked the end of South Asian Heritage Month.
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Over 100 individuals gathered to immerse themselves in an enriching experience filled with captivating cultural performances and delectable traditional cuisine. Additionally, guests had the privilege of admiring the inaugural South Asian-heritage female player timeline and an extensive exhibition that showcased various aspects of this remarkable journey.
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Additionally, the PFA's Riz Rehman and We News' Dev Trehan facilitated spotlight interviews with players and parents of esteemed footballers with South Asian heritage, providing a platform for their voices to be heard.
Raikhy rocks up at Sporting Khalsa vs Punjab United
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Arjan Raikhy with We News' Dev Trehan and the South Asians in Football Team of the Season at Sporting Khalsa FC
Raikhy, along with his Sikh-Punjabi colleague, professional footballer Mal Benning, made an appearance at an event prior to Sporting Khalsa's pre-season friendly against Punjab United. The event, known as South Asians in The Game, took place during South Asian Heritage month and aimed to commemorate the contribution of South Asians to the sport.
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Both clubs, in collaboration with the Football Association and Three Lions, joined forces to generously offer 200 complimentary match tickets to the community. Prior to the event, a remarkable showcase was organized to celebrate and highlight the achievements of South Asian players who have broken barriers to participate in competitive football in England. This exciting initiative was further promoted on Twitter.
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Guests had a fantastic time experiencing a Talent ID taster session and gaining insights about the players who were part of an innovative Team of the Season. The thrilling match between Sporting Khalsa and Punjab United marked their third annual encounter, culminating in an exciting 3-3 draw as Punjab United staged a remarkable comeback from a 3-1 deficit to secure a deserved result.
