Prague, Czech Republic – After several months of tension and waiting, Timothy Ouma, the Harambee Stars midfielder, don finally make im debut for Czech club Slavia Prague. Ouma joined the team in January for a whopping Ksh473 million from Elfsborg, but e take over three months to start due to issues with his paperwork, like National ID and Police Clearance Certificate for im work permit.
Ouma, 20, don only play two matches for Slavia’s B team before im big chance come on May 18. Na that day, dem start am for Czech top-flight match against Jablonec. Even though Slavia lose 3-2, Ouma show say e dey strong, as e shine for 68 minutes wey e play, showcasing the talent wey make am one of Kenya‘s biggest football exports.
Before dis match, Ouma dey on the bench during the intense Prague Derby wey Slavia win against Sparta on May 10. But now, e fit dey ready to play again for Slavia’s last league game this Saturday, wey fit also be im home debut in front of Slavia’s passionate fans.
Dis match go be celebration time too, as Slavia don secure the Czech league title back in April. For Benni McCarthy, the coach for the Kenya national team, Ouma’s success na good news. McCarthy controversially choose Ouma to start for the World Cup qualifier against Gabon in March, even though the midfielder no play at club level then.
Now wey him paperwork don clear and him confidence dey grow, e dey set to prove say he gats for Europe and secure him place as a vital player for both Slavia and the Kenyan national team.
