LANCASTER, Calif. - AV ALTA FC today announced the signing of 24-year-old Nigerian forward Emmanuel Alaribe, pending league and federation approval.

After developing with Olympic Hybrid FC in his native Nigeria, Alaribe signed a professional contract with Moldovan Super Liga side FC Codru Lozova in March 2021. The forward made nine appearances with the club across all competitions before joining fellow Super Liga side FC Bălți for the 2021-22 season. With Bălți, Alaribe scored nine goals and provided two assists across all competitions.

Alaribe made four appearances with second-division Israeli side Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon FC in 2022 before returning to Moldova in 2023, this time with Super Liga side FC Zimbru Chișinău. Over nearly three seasons with Zimbru, Alribe totaled 18 goals in 55 appearances across Super Liga, Cupa Moldovei and UEFA Conference League qualification play.