IF Elfsborg have announced the signing of 18-year-old Kenyan midfielder Timothy Noor Ouma.
Ouma who is popularly known as ‘Babu’ has completed the move from FKF Premier League side Nairobi City Stars FC and will be joining the Swedish top tier side IF Elfsborg.
Timothy penned a four-year deal with the Swedish side which will see him at the club until 2026.
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The 18-year-old midfielder had long been linked with a move to Elfsborg however paperwork was delaying his move but as soon as it was sorted out, he traveled to Sweden.
After being unveiled as a new player he highlighted how his football journey has been before joining his new club.
“I was called up at short notice in the U20s but didn't get the chance to play. That same year I got to play in the senior team instead, and there I played with Joseph Okumu. He told me about Elfsborg, and said that it is a good association and a good team to play in,” Timothy noted.
The 18-year-old expressed his joy to join the Swedish outfit after being impressed with the clubs' facilities.
“It feels fantastic to be here! Everything is new to me - but the arena and the surroundings here are very good. Now I'm looking forward to meeting my new teammates.
“I have seen a few matches Elfsborg played and think it looks good. I have always wanted to play in Europe and like the team's style of play. I am impressed by the players, and think I will fit in well here,” He added.
He has played in most of the matches for Nairobi City Stars as an attacking midfielder or a winger, and will now be wearing jersey number 16.
“I am good at holding, controlling and distributing the ball. My personal goal is to take a place in the starting eleven as quickly as possible,” Timothy noted.
The club manager Stefan Andreasson revealed they had trained trained their eyes on the player for a long time and plan to develop him on and off the pitch.
“Timothy is a player that we have followed for a long time and that we are now very happy to welcome to IF Elfsborg. After a good dialogue with Nairobi Stars and a strong desire from Timothy to come to IF Elfsborg, Timothy is now being bought off from Nairobi Stars and has signed a contract valid until the 2026 season. Now we look forward to continuing to develop him as a player and person,” Stefan Andreasson stated.
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