Timothy Ouma

Timothy Noor Ouma (born 10 June 2004) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder for Allsvenskan club IF Elfsborg and the Kenya national team.

Timothy Noor Ouma
Personal information
Full name Timothy Noor Ouma
Date of birth (2004-06-10) 10 June 2004
Place of birth Nairobi, Kenya
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 IF Elfsborg
Number 16
Youth career
2012–2017 RYSA
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Nairobi City Stars 56 (7)
2022– IF Elfsborg 5 (0)
International career‡
2021– Kenya 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 September 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 September 2023

Club career

He joined the club in July 2020[1][2][3] from Laiser Hill Academy on an initial three-year deal and extended the same for another two years[4] to June 2025 in September 2021 after a stellar 2020-21 Kenyan Premier League season.

Timothy was handed his Kenyan Premier League debut on 29 Nov 2020 by head coach Sanjin Alagic after being introduced in the 83rd minute in a season opener against Nzoia Sugar in Narok.

He scored his debut premier goal in the opening game of 2021/22 Premier league season against Sofapaka in Wundanyi. He went on to score in the next two games against Kenya Police and Wazito.[5]

He added four more goals against Kakamega Homeboyz, Bandari, AFC Leopards, and Gor Mahia to end the season with seven goals.

In mid-July 2022 he was signed up by IF Elfsborg. He joined the club a month later[6][7][8] after his official transfer from Nairobi City Stars.

International career

In late October 2021, Babu received a Kenya national football team call up[9] from head coach Engin Firat[10] for two final World Cup qualifier against Uganda[11][12][13][14] and Rwanda.

Babu made his debut for Kenya on 11 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Uganda after coming on as a 72nd minute substitute.[15] He earned his second cap[16] four days later on 15 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Rwanda after being introduced in the 80th minute.[17]

References
  1. Goal, Aug 21, 2020: Ouma: Nairobi City Stars seal signing of teenage midfielder
  2. The-Star, Aug 27, 2020: City Stars continue strengthening as teenager Ouma signs long-term deal
  3. Futaa, Aug 21, 2020: Nairobi City Stars snaps up Laiser Hill midfielder Ouma
  4. Nairobi City Stars, Sept 2, 2021: Timothy Ouma extends City Stars stay
  5. Mozzart Sport, 21 Oct 2021 Babu sets targets after terrific start
  6. The-Star, 24 Aug 2022 City Stars'prodigy Ouma joins Swedish top-tier side
  7. Goal, 24 Aug 2022 Timothy Ouma: IF Elfsborg confirm signing of Kenya youngster from Nairobi City Stars
  8. Capital FM, 24 Aug 2022 Talented Ex City Stars midfielder Timothy ‘Babu’ Ouma follows Okumu’s footsteps, joins Elfsborg
  9. Nairobi City Stars, Nov 1, 2021: Timothy Ouma receives Kenya National team callup
  10. The-Star, Nov 3, 2021: City Stars' Ouma elated by national team call up
  11. Goal, Nov 10, 2021: Rookie Ouma named in Harambee Stars final squad for Uganda match
  12. Nation, Nov 10, 2021: Two rookies in final Harambee Stars squad for Uganda World Cup qualifier
  13. FKF, Nov 10, 2021: Tera, Babu named in Harambee Stars final squad for Uganda World Cup Qualifier
  14. Nairobi City Stars, Nov 10, 2021: Ouma in Kenya team to face Uganda
  15. "Uganda v Kenya game report". FIFA. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  16. Nairobi City Stars, Nov 16, 2021: Ouma earns second Kenyan cap against Rwanda
  17. "Kenya v Rwanda game report". FIFA. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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