Harambee Stars' captain, Michael Olunga, continued his remarkable season with a stellar performance in Al Duhail's 4-1 win against Muaither in the Qatar Star League on Friday.
Playing as the central striker, Olunga wasted no time, scoring the opening goal for Al Duhail just nine minutes into the match.
Michael Olunga's backheel
Almoez Ali provided a low cross, and with a clever backheel, Olunga found the net, giving his team a 1-0 lead.
However, Denis Alibec of Muaither managed to equalize, dispossessing an Al Duhail defender and leveling the score at 1-1. Then, in the 68th minute, Ibrahima Diallo, after a pass from Ali, restored Al Duhail's lead with a goal.
Olunga wasn't done yet. In the 76th minute, Ali once again played a key role by avoiding the offside trap and setting up Olunga, who scored with a flying header, securing his second goal of the game.
Isaac Lihadji, who came on as a substitute in the second half, added another goal in the 98th minute, sealing a 4-1 victory for Al Duhail. This win propelled Al Duhail to the top of the league table with six points, thanks to a superior goal difference.
Michael Olunga's stats
Since his move abroad, Olunga has accumulated an impressive total of 12,976 minutes of play across 175 appearances. During these appearances, he has found the back of the net 130 times.
In the current season, Olunga has already scored three goals in just two appearances, showcasing his exceptional talent and scoring prowess.
