Timothy Ouma’s transfer to Swedish top tier side Elfsborg after plying trade in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League scene for two seasons left scores of upcoming players motivated in their quest for professional football.Ouma, commonly known as Babu joined Elfsborg last month on a four- and half–year long deal from Nairobi City Stars joining the growing list of Kenyans who play professional football in Sweden. Timothy Ouma features as Elfsborg seal place in Under 21 leagueAmong those have tapped inspiration from Babu’s move is City Stars midfielder Newton Ochieng who is barely months old at the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_6686582##Ochieng joined Simba wa Nairobi two months ago from Division One side Vapor Sports and going by the number of minutes he has amassed in the ongoing Elite Cup, it is safe to conclude that he will be garner regular game time in the forthcoming season.The 19-year old said joining City Stars was a dream come true and pledged to use the platform and market himself to European clubs. He joined the club alongside Pius Omachi whom he had the benefit of calling teammate at Vapor.“Babu’s rise and transfer to Sweden injected the believe to some of us who have been privileged to have played with him before in the inter-estate tournaments. If he managed to turn professional after two years in our local league, then I and many others who believe in ourselves are also able to follow suit,” he said.Kamau anticipating double digits from Rangers deadly trioBesides that, Ochieng wants to repay the faith City Stars had in him by inspiring the club to clinch the league title in the new season. Further, the midfielder will also be eyeing the Young Player of the Season award.“I would like to exit the local scene as a league winner. It is also my dream to win an individual award at the end of the season,” he added.
