Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy ‘Babu’ Ouma has acknowledged the competition for his position in the national team, despite his impressive performances at the club level.Babu is having a season to remember at Swedish club Elfsborg, delivering outstanding performances not only in the local league but also in the UEFA Europa League. Most recently, he played a full 90 minutes in their win against Italian side AS Roma.##NAJAVA_MECA_8398504##The former Nairobi City Stars midfielder, who is currently with the national team preparing for their clash against Cameroon, first expressed his desire to return to the squad after missing the last two games against Zimbabwe and Namibia.“It’s good to be back in the national team fold after missing out in the last round. I am grateful,” he said.The 20-year-old, who has been deployed as a right-back, winger, and in his preferred attacking midfield role for the national team, acknowledged the challenge of breaking into Kenya’s starting lineup, despite his excellent form.“There are many good players in the national team, so it’s just a matter of being patient and taking the opportunities I get because there is competition for places,” said Babu.Sofapaka head coach Robert Matano addresses links to Tanzanian clubThe Kawangware-born player also expressed confidence in the team’s ability to secure positive results against the Indomitable Lions.“It will be great to play Cameroon. They will be tough matches, but at the same time, we are well-prepared, and I believe we will give our best in both games. I personally believe in myself and hope that things go well,” he added.Babu also reflected on what it took to earn a starting spot at Elfsborg after a slow start to his European career.“I’ve been with the team for about two years. In my first year, I was playing 20-30 minutes per game, but now I’m getting more regular minutes. Timing is key—it’s about knowing when your time comes and making the most of it,” he said.The first leg between Kenya and Cameroon will be played in Cameroon on Friday, October 11th, from 19:00 hours.Why Harambee Stars opted to host Cameroon in an empty Stadium in Uganda
