Harambee Stars midfielder, Timothy Ouma, helped his side Elfsborg thrash Pafos 3-0 in a UEFA Europa League qualifying round staged at the Boras Arena on Thursday night.Ouma was, once again, named in the starting team with coach Oscar Karl Hiljemark trusting the youngster with the central attacking midfield role.Despite being cautioned in the 13th minute, Ouma put in a shift up to the 65th minute when he was replaced by Andri Baldursson, who also went into the referee’s book late in the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_8208931##Playing in front of home fans, Elfsborg capitalized on the comfort win the duel in a convincing manner, giving them an advantage and something to hold on to ahead of the return leg in Cyprus.Besfort Zeneli gave the hosts the lead in the ninth minute, a goal that separated the two sides in the first half.The millions Kenya Police will bank from Duke Abuya’s loan transfer to YangaNiklas Hult doubled the advantage in the 59th minute, with Per Samuel Frick icing the Elfsborg’s cake with the third goal in the 82nd minute.The return leg will be hosted in Cyprus on Thursday next week. A win or a draw of any kind will see Elfsborg sail to the second round of the qualification.Before the trip to Cyrpus, Elfsborg will have to turn focus on a league clash against Hacken this weekend.Why Gor Mahia lost opening CECAFA Kagame Cup game to Red ArrowsOuma joined the club in August 2022 from Nairobi City Stars.Besides playing for the senior national team, he features for the U20 team as well.
