Ouma joins Polish side Lech Poznan

Kenyan international midfielder Timothy Ouma has completed a season-long loan move from Czech champions Slavia Prague to Polish champions Lech Poznań ahead of the 2025/26 season. The move presents a fresh opportunity for the talented 20-year-old to secure regular playing time and continue developing in European football.

Ouma, also known as Babu, will team up with his Harambee Stars teammate Erick “Marcelo” Ouma, who currently plays for Raków Częstochowa in Poland’s top division. His arrival at Lech Poznań comes at a crucial time as the Polish giants prepare for the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, hoping to secure a spot in the group stages of Europe’s premier club competition.

Timothy Ouma’s football journey has been remarkable. He began his career in Kenya with Nairobi City Stars after completing his secondary school studies at Laiser Hill Academy, quickly making a name for himself in the Kenyan Premier League through his impressive goal-scoring abilities and creative play. His performances earned him a move to Swedish top-flight side IF Elfsborg in 2022, where he continued to grow, eventually scoring his first goal in Sweden’s Allsvenskan in 2024.

On February 2, 2025, Ouma signed a long-term contract with Slavia Prague, tying him to the Czech champions until June 2029.

Despite limited opportunities at Slavia Prague, the loan move to Lech Poznań is seen as a positive step. The club’s involvement in Champions League qualifiers offers Ouma the chance to gain high-level experience and potentially showcase his skills on Europe’s biggest stage.