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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Timothy Noor Ouma | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 September 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 November 2023 | |||
Club career edit
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 edit
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]
He featured in an international friendly against South Sudan in Moi International Sports Centre on 23 Sep 2023, and went on to make his debut in 2026 World Cup qualifiers after making a cameo appearance against Gabon at the Stade de Franceville on 16 Nov 2023,[18] and added another game on 20 Nov 2023 against Seychelles at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.[19]
International Games edit
- As of 21 Nov 2023
| Kenya | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 |
References edit
- ^ Goal, Aug 21, 2020: Ouma: Nairobi City Stars seal signing of teenage midfielder
- ^ The-Star, Aug 27, 2020: City Stars continue strengthening as teenager Ouma signs long-term deal
- ^ Futaa, Aug 21, 2020: Nairobi City Stars snaps up Laiser Hill midfielder Ouma
- ^ Nairobi City Stars, Sept 2, 2021: Timothy Ouma extends City Stars stay
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 21 Oct 2021 Babu sets targets after terrific start
- ^ The-Star, 24 Aug 2022 City Stars'prodigy Ouma joins Swedish top-tier side
- ^ Goal, 24 Aug 2022 Timothy Ouma: IF Elfsborg confirm signing of Kenya youngster from Nairobi City Stars
- ^ Capital FM, 24 Aug 2022 Talented Ex City Stars midfielder Timothy ‘Babu’ Ouma follows Okumu’s footsteps, joins Elfsborg
- ^ Nairobi City Stars, Nov 1, 2021: Timothy Ouma receives Kenya National team callup
- ^ The-Star, Nov 3, 2021: City Stars' Ouma elated by national team call up
- ^ Goal, Nov 10, 2021: Rookie Ouma named in Harambee Stars final squad for Uganda match
- ^ Nation, Nov 10, 2021: Two rookies in final Harambee Stars squad for Uganda World Cup qualifier
- ^ FKF, Nov 10, 2021: Tera, Babu named in Harambee Stars final squad for Uganda World Cup Qualifier
- ^ Nairobi City Stars, Nov 10, 2021: Ouma in Kenya team to face Uganda
- ^ "Uganda v Kenya game report". FIFA. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Nairobi City Stars, Nov 16, 2021: Ouma earns second Kenyan cap against Rwanda
- ^ "Kenya v Rwanda game report". FIFA. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Gabon v Kenya game report". FIFA. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Seychelles v Kenya game report". FIFA. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
External links edit
- Timothy Ouma at National-Football-Teams.com
- Timothy Ouma at Global Sports Archive