Charles Ouma Explained

Charles Ouma
Fullname:Silas Charles Ouma
Birth Date:2 June 1999
Birth Place:Kenya
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Kenya Police
Youthyears1:–2020
Youthclubs1:AFC Leopards
Years1:2020
Clubs1:Sindo United
Years2:2020–
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam-Update:19 September 2024

Silas Charles Ouma (born 2 June 1999) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kenya Police.

Career

Ouma was born on 2 June 1999 in Kenya. He mainly operates as a midfielder. He can operate as a holding midfielder, as a defensive midfielder, and as an attacking midfielder. He is known for his versatility.[1] As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of AFC Leopards. In 2020, he signed for Sindo United. In 2020, he signed for Kenya Police. He helped the club achieve promotion. He was described as "enjoyed uninterrupted game time in the second tier but struggled to exert himself in the first team when the team was elevated to the top division" while playing for them.[2]

Ouma is a South Sudan international. He was called up to the Kenya national football team for the 2023 Mauritius Four Nations Cup. After that, he played for the South Sudan national football team for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[3] On 26 March 2024, he debuted for the South Sudan national football team during a 0–0 draw with the São Tomé and Príncipe national football team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ouma goes South for greener pastures. the-star.co.ke.
  2. Web site: Police midfielder Charles Ouma dreams big after landing maiden Harambee Stars call up. mozzartsport.co.ke.
  3. Web site: Why talismanic midfielder Charles Ouma ditched Harambee Stars for South Sudan. pulsesports.co.ke.