Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma has linked up with Slavia Prague in Austria for their preseason training camp as the Czech giants gear up for the upcoming 2025–26 UEFA Champions League campaign.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsOuma is among the second group of players to join the squad after the initial batch of youth team players kicked off preparations earlier.##NAJAVA_MECA_9000976##The Kenyan international is keen to make a strong impression and break into the senior team following a challenging start to life in the Czech Republic.The former Nairobi City Stars playmaker joined Slavia Prague from Swedish side IF Elfsborg earlier this year in a deal reportedly worth Ksh473 million.His big-money move sparked expectations of an immediate first-team role, but Ouma initially found himself featuring only for Slavia’s B team.Why winning Mozzart Bet Cup with Nairobi United feels like a first for KaramorSources close to the club indicated that his early struggles were largely administrative, citing delays in acquiring a National Identity Card and a Police Clearance Certificate, documents required for full integration into the squad.With those hurdles now behind him, Ouma has been drafted into the senior team’s preseason camp and is expected to feature in at least one of the club’s upcoming friendlies.Ouma watched from the stands as Prague faced Romanian side Universitatea Cluj on Wednesday, July 2, in a friendly game that they won 5-2He is expected to be drafted into the matchday team before taking on Austrian club FC Blau-Weiß Linz on Saturday, July 5.Gor Mahia set for squad overhaul after trophy-less seasonThey will conclude the camp with a clash against Cypriot outfit Aris Limassol on Wednesday, July 9.Slavia Prague defender Andres Dumitrescu and forward Muhamed Tijani were not part of the traveling squad, having been granted permission to explore potential transfers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9002685##Meanwhile, Filip Prebsl and Alexander Bužek remained in Prague to finalize loan deals.Slavia’s domestic success last season earned them a direct spot in the newly formatted 36-team UEFA Champions League league phase, bypassing the early qualification rounds.
