Nairobi City Stars' teenage attacking midfielder Timothy Noor Ouma has joined the Swedish top-tier side, IF Elsborg.
The club's chief executive officer, Patrick Korir, said they have reached an agreement for the immediate transfer of the midfield prodigy.
“City Stars can confirm that after successful negotiations, Ouma’s move from Simba Wa Nairobi to Swedish top-tier side, IF Elsborg has been sealed,” said Korir in a statement.
Popularly known as Babu, he leaves Simba Wa Nairobi two seasons into his five-year deal. He joined City Stars from Laiser Hill School.
“He has our full blessings, and on behalf of Nairobi City Stars and supporters, we wish him the very best in his new endeavour at IF Elfsborg,” added Korir.
Babu left the country on Monday morning and arrived at his new club the following day. He has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at IF Elfbrog.
He joined Nairobi City Stars in mid-2020 on an initial three-year contract but after his debut top-flight season, he extended his stay for a further two seasons until mid-2025.
In the ended 2021/22 FKF Premier League season, Babu scored seven goals in addition to nine assists and as many second assists to end the season with a contribution of 25 out of the total 45 goals scored.
Babu joins IF Elfsborg's squad directly and will play in shirt number 16. Most recently in league games with Nairobi City Stars, he has alternated between playing central offense or a winger. “I am good at holding, controlling, and distributing the ball,” said Ouma.
The club’s coach said: “Ouma is a player who fits the profile we are looking for well. He is powerful, fast, has a good character, and already has experience at a young age in both A-team football and national team merits through two games for Kenya in their World Cup qualifiers.”