Ousmaïla Baba (born 26 September 1986) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He has been associated primarily with Cotonsport Garoua, one of Cameroon’s leading football clubs.
Early life
Baba was born in Garoua, Cameroon. Details about his early life and youth football development are not extensively documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Club career
Baba began his senior career with Cotonsport Garoua, appearing for the club from 2005 to 2008 and recording 22 league appearances with 12 goals. In 2008, he transferred to Tunisian side Club Sportif Sfaxien, where he made six league appearances and scored three goals. During his contract with Sfaxien, he spent the 2009 season on loan at EGS Gafsa in Tunisia, adding 20 appearances and seven goals. After his stint in Tunisia, Baba returned to Cotonsport Garoua in 2010, where he continued to feature for the team. His squad number at Cotonsport Garoua has been reported as 20.
International career
There is no verifiable record of Baba having earned caps for the senior Cameroon national team in major international competitions. Information regarding any youth‑level international representation is also lacking in reliable sources.
Playing style
Baba is listed as a midfielder, typically occupying an attacking role. Specific assessments of his playing style, strengths, or tactical contributions are not detailed in the available encyclopedic references.
Personal statistics (as documented)
- Date of birth: 26 September 1986
- Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
- Position: Midfielder
- Current club (last known): Cotonsport Garoua (club number 20)
All information is drawn from publicly available encyclopedic entries, notably the English‑language Wikipedia article on Ousmaïla Baba.