‘Time for Harambee Stars’ – Olunga declares after profitable prestigious month-to-month award in Qatar – Folks Day by day
Michael Olunga has quick shifted his focus to Harambee Stars’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers after profitable the Player of the Month of October within the Qatar Stars League.
Since he returned from an damage, Olunga has regained his kind and has performed essential roles for Al Duhail, who’re on the prime of the league. An ecstatic Olunga mentioned that he has delivered for October and is hopeful November shall be a greater month for him as he balances membership and nationwide staff’s duties.
“October delivered. Let November be even better. Time for Harambee Stars,” Olunga posted on his X deal with.
When Al Duhail beat Al Ahli on October 19, it was Olunga who scored the aim that separated the edges. He additionally helped Al Duhail win some extent in a sport towards Al Gharafa on October 27.
In their 6-2 win over Al Shamal, the previous Gor Mahia striker scored and supplied an help.
Meanwhile, as Olunga exudes confidence, his head coach Engin Firat has revealed the possible threats Harambee Stars will face once they play towards Zimbabwe and Namibia.
“Some individuals don’t understand how sturdy these groups are. We comprehend it, however it doesn’t change the truth that we wish to win.
“The group could be very aggressive, with some sturdy groups. Namibia completed second of their World Cup qualifying group, and Zimbabwe have solely conceded one aim within the match.
“Many of Zimbabwe’s players are professionals in top leagues such as Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Premier League. They are a complete team with no key players missing,” Firat mentioned, as quoted by an area publication.
The coach, nonetheless, is hopeful of a win, but when Harambee Stars handle to press the opponents and capitalize on errors.
“We understand the need to press our opponents and capitalize on their vulnerabilities. We won’t open up the game, knowing that both Zimbabwe and Namibia tend to sit deep,” he added.
Stars eye AFCON ticket
Kenya and Zimbabwe will face off on Friday, November Polokwane, earlier than dealing with Namibia on the identical venue on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Harambee Stars are third in Group J, and with 4 factors, they have to beat Zimbabwe and Namibia to have their AFCON dream stay a lot alive. Should Zimbabwe fail to beat Cameroon, that shall be an enormous increase for Kenya’s hopes to seize a ticket to Morocco.
