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Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu (born 10 June 2004) is a Kenyan attacking midfielder currently in the ranks of Swedish top-tier side 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 (age 18)
Place of birth Nairobi, Kenya
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Attacking Midfielder
Club information
Current team
IF Elfsborg
Number 16
Youth career
2012-2017 RYSA
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Nairobi City Stars 24 (0)
2021–2022 Nairobi City Stars 32 (7)
2022– IF Elfsborg 0 (0)
National team
2021– Kenya 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 November 2021

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.


National team


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 [vhttps://www.capitalfm.co.ke/sports/2022/08/24/talented-ex-city-stars-midfielder-timothy-babu-ouma-follows-okumus-footsteps-joins-elfsborg/ 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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