Two-year title drought at Duhail giving Kenyan skipper Michael Olunga heartaches

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has revealed that he will be working tirelessly to ensure that his efforts help Al Duhail, where he plies his trade, end their two year title drought in the Qatar Stars League (QSL).Since the 2019/2020 campaign when they last clinched the league honours, Al Duhail have played second fiddle to Al Sadd in the last two seasons as they have fallen short of coming up with a winning formula.This team❤️ pic.twitter.com/cqKW0RyK3s— MICHAEL OLUNGA (@OgadaOlunga) September 8, 2022 However, in what will be his second full season, Olunga has expressed confidence that his side finally has what it takes to end their title drought after consecutive second place finishes behind Al Sadd.“We want to go out and challenge other title contenders. Of course, that’s our target. This season is quite long and so we had geared up for it in right earnest. We had been striving hard to get a good balance in the squad so that we can compete strongly in all tournaments. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6632815##At the end of the day, we want to compete at the highest level and obtain optimum results,” the player is quoted in an interview on the QSL.Olunga, who joined Al Duhail in the January transfer window of 2020-2021 season, won the Mansour Muftah Award for the Top Scorer in the league last season with 24 goals, helping the Red Knights to the runners-up position in the league.KSSSA Games: Ebwali pip Highway to win maiden boys football titleThe tall player, who was the top scorer in the 2021 AFC Champions League with nine goals despite Al Duhail exiting the tournament in group stage, also reiterated his desire to replicate his Golden Boot feat in the team’s bid to get an eight title.“I have to try and work hard in each and every game. When you compete with teams at the highest level, it is important to maintain consistency to become a better player and I like to replicate the feat,” he said.As things stand, Olunga who has already netted five goals in the opening six games sits third on the top scorers list, one behind current top scorer Dala Gelson.بعد تسجيله أول هاتريك له أمام نادي قطر.. مهاجمنا مايكل أولونغا يسجل حضوره مع قائمة الهدافين ⚽️#الدحيل #دوري_نجوم_QNB pic.twitter.com/rtCYpCwF9w— نادي الدحيل ALDUHAIL (@DuhailSC) September 9, 2022

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