Kenyan international Michael Olunga was finally presented with the October and November Player of the Month award and was humbled to be feted. The 27-year-old plundered five goals in five matches in the two months including a brace against reigning champions Al Sadd.Humbled with this achievement. Thanks to all my teammates @duhailsc who helped me during the month to make it possible .God above all🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/soaYHY3hHx— MICHAEL OLUNGA (@OgadaOlunga) December 22, 2021 The other three goals Olunga bagged in the October and November came against Al Rayyan, Al Shamal and Qatar Sporting Club. The former Gor Mahia forward’s five goals saw him move to the top scorer’s chart with 12 goals this season, one more than Algerian forward Baghdad Bounedjah.Olunga took to social media to express his delight after being officially presented with the award and credited his teammates’ effort for winning the gong. “Humbled with this achievement. Thanks to all my teammates Al Duhail who helped me during the month to make it possible. God above all,” said Olunga. Olunga has been nominated in a number of awards recently following his impressive AFC Champions League campaign where he netted nine goals.He won the Golden Boot award and was nominated for Goal of the Tournament and Forward of the tournament which are to be made public in due course. Olunga Receives The Best Player Award https://t.co/5MwpFK4hhO pic.twitter.com/132MJGLyyr— نادي الدحيل ALDUHAIL (@DuhailSC) December 22, 2021 Duhail heaped praise on Olunga’s form after he was presented with the award on the club’s training facilities as they continue to gear up for their next clash against Umm Salal on Christmas Day. “The team’s striker Michael Olunga received the best player in the league award for months October and November after the special level the player appeared within the matches he participated in and contributed in the positive results Al Duhail succeeded in achieving in the previous rounds,” read a statement from the club.
