Even before the dust settles on Timothy ‘Babu’ Ouma’s high-profile transfer from IF Elfsborg to Slavia Prague, his former youth coach, Andrea Ongwae, has vowed to take legal action against individuals allegedly obstructing Riruta Youth Soccer Academy (RYSA) from receiving full compensation for developing the midfielder.Ouma completed a Ksh465 million move to the Czech Republic last week after spending three years in Sweden.As his formative club, RYSA is entitled to a development fee ranging from 10% to 20% of the transfer amount, translating to Ksh 46 million to Ksh 93 million.##NAJAVA_MECA_8674881##However, Ongwae has expressed concerns about a possible repeat of past financial misappropriations.”I am proud of Babu for flying the Kenyan flag high, but I have serious concerns regarding the academy’s rightful compensation. The last time he moved, the previous regime and its secretariat diverted our entitlement into their accounts. This time, we are fully awake to the situation,” the former Gor Mahia defender stated.”I have already engaged a lawyer, and if necessary, I will escalate the matter to FIFA to ensure justice for the academy that nurtured him.”Hull City coach happy after club acquires Harambee Stars prospectOuma joined RYSA at the age of five and remained there until 2017 when he moved to Nairobi City Stars from Laiser Hill School.FIFA regulations stipulate that clubs hosting a player from the age of 12 onward are entitled to a percentage of future transfer fees as part of the Solidarity Mechanism.”We meet all FIFA requirements. Babu was with us from the age of five, and we provided his training and education. From 2012 to 2017, he was under our care before transitioning to City Stars and therefore we deserve full compensation. If we do not receive full compensation, we will take the matter to FIFA,” Ongwae emphasized.##NAJAVA_MECA_8674885##Ouma’s Journey to Slavia PragueOuma’s football journey began at Riruta Youth Soccer Academy (2012–2017) before joining Nairobi City Stars in 2020 after completing his studies at Laiser Hill Academy.His rapid rise in the Kenyan Premier League saw him debut on November 29, 2020, against Nzoia Sugar before scoring his first top-flight goal against Sofapaka on September 26, 2021. He finished the season with seven goals, attracting interest from abroad.Shock as Kenya Police FC claim rival FKF PL club tried to smuggle coffin into stadium overnigtIn July 2022, Swedish top-tier club IF Elfsborg signed him. He made his Allsvenskan debut on October 31, 2022, against Helsingborg and scored his first Swedish top-flight goal on September 19, 2024, in a 2-2 draw against IFK Norrköping.His performances earned him a move to Slavia Prague on February 2, 2025, signing a contract until June 30, 2029.
