Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has lauded his teammates’ spirit and togetherness in the squad for their exploits in Malawi where Kenya clinched the Four Nations tournament trophy with a perfect record. Olunga had a memorable tournament where he netted five of Kenya’s seven goals including a hat trick in the final against Zimbabwe to hand the nation a first trophy since the CECAFA 2017 triumph. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7985221##Speaking in a short presser at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) the skipper noted the victory in Malawi was a morale booster to the boys at the same time complimenting the quality of the squad that he believes is coming up with a blend of experience and young rookies eager to learn. “This trophy is a good confidence booster for the boys, and the team is now coming up well. We have a good squad with a blend of experience and young players which has improved togetherness in the team,” offered Olunga. Olunga adds “We used the tournament as good preparations, come June when the real games will be starting we want to produce good results bearing in mind will be playing at home.” Firat: Four nations performances a morale booster ahead of World Cup qualifiersThe Skipper further rallied Kenyans to support the team as he feels they are coming up strongly and will deliver in the qualifiers set for June. “I want to thank everyone for standing with the team and urge them to keep supporting the team because we are coming up strongly and hope that we continue producing good results.”Olunga, just like most of the foreign-based players who arrived with the team from Malawi, linked up with his side Al Duhail after the presser. Reims defender Joseph Okumu, striker John Avire, and fullback Daniel Anyembe are some of the pros who rushed to pick flights back to their teams. Teddy Akumu, Collins Sichenje and Jonah Ayunga arriving with Harambee Stars. Photo/ Brian Odhiambo On his side, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa asked for more support for the Harambee Stars team and promised more positive results as the team shifts focus to the qualifiers “We are very delighted with the trophy but this is just the beginning, while we are happy we are not celebrating yet because there is more to come and a lot of work to do. We ask for more support as we prepare for Burundi and Ivory Coast matches.”Stephen Waruru appointed head coach of third-tier side
