The year 2024 will forever be etched in Timothy Babu Ouma’s memories after enjoying a breakthrough season with Swedish side IF Elfsborg that saw his stocks soar. Babu made the move to Elfsborg back in August 2022 from Nairobi City Stars at the tender age of 18 and was immediately drafted into the club’s junior teams.CHAN Organizing Committee chairman provides update on Kenya’s preparednessAfter patiently waiting for his moment, Babu grabbed his opportunity with both hands this season as he has grown to be a vital cog in the club’s well-oiled wheel.The 20-year-old managed just 14 minutes of league action in his first season and was limited to a total of 32 minutes in his second campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_8593734##This season, however, Babu unleashed his full potential, making 23 league appearances, scoring once and registering as many assists. It is in the UEFA Europa League where he caught the eye, making a total of 13 appearances including the qualifying round and scoring two goals while chipping in with an assist. Victor Wanyama, MacDonald Mariga’s touching gesture to ailing volleyball queen Janet WanjaThis sort of form has seen his value skyrocket by €2,800,000 (Ksh376,000,000) from €200,000 (Ksh26,870,000) in December 2023 to €3 million (Ksh403,050,000) in December 2024, according to Transfermarkt.The impressive form has not flown under the radar with a number of clubs reportedly queuing up for his services ahead of the mid-season transfer window.##NAJAVA_MECA_8593739##Various news outlets from Sweden have previously reported that Premier League sides Manchester United, Brentford and Championship outfit Luton Town have lined up for Ouma.Clubs in the Serie A have also expressed interest in Ouma with Elfsborg willing to offload him at the end of the season for the right price.How Kenyan International inspired Kibera Black StarsThe club were previously reported to be demanding 7 million kroner (Ksh81.8 million) for the midfielder but the price is set to increase following his impeccable performances.
