Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga is soaking in the delight of winning his second QSL Cup following Al Duhail’s 2-1 victory over Al Arabi at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium on Friday night.Olunga, who lifted his first domestic cup last year, was once again taking in the adulation from teammates, dignitaries, and fans across the world after leading his side the big triumph.🏆أبطــال كأس QSL 2024-2025 #الدحيل | #كأس_QSL pic.twitter.com/8ee0rvbwFE— نادي الدحيل ALDUHAIL (@DuhailSC) December 20, 2024 The 30-year-old took 26 minutes to reintroduce himself when he rifled in a Ghanem Al Menhali cross from the left into the net, giving Al Duhail an early lead.Al Menhali was provider once more for Al Duhail as he fed Benjamin Bourigeaud to lift in a second after 38 minutes.##NAJAVA_MECA_8586059##The goal seemingly put the tie beyond doubt, despite Al Arabi scoring early in the second-half.The win was the side’s second QSL Cup in history, and Al Duhail will have a chance to win a double as they remain on top of the league.Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Otuoma passes awayOlunga receives special awardAfter the game, Olunga was awarded a special trophy by Kenyan ambassador to Qatar H.E. Mohamed Noor Adan, for becoming Al Duhail’s all time top scorer.Olunga achieved the feat on 1 November, when his goal took him to 121 goals in all-competitions.The Ambassador, H.E. Mohamed Noor Adan, presented Kenya’s own Michael Olunga with a special recognition at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium for becoming Al Duhail SC’s all-time top scorer. The Ambassador,congratulated @OgadaOlunga as @DuhailSC won QSL Cup by defeating Al Arabi 2-1. pic.twitter.com/KcmaLIQlXQ— Embassy of Kenya, Doha (@KenyaDoha) December 20, 2024 “Olunga’s success exemplifies the talent and potential of Kenyan athletes, bringing pride to our nation on the global stage,” a statement from the Embassy read.On top of that, Olunga’s image and name was lit up in one of the buildings in Qatar following the game.“Appreciate where you are appreciated,” Olunga noted.The team after success, will now go for an extended Christmas break, and will be back in action on 10 January.
