Harambee Stars lethal striker Michael Olunga finally lifted his first league title in Qatar as he scored four goals on Monday evening to help his Al Duhail side end their two-season wait for glory in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) following their 5-2 victory over Shamal at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha.Signed by Duhail back in January 2021, the Kenyan marksman continued justifying his purchase as he stepped up when the team needed him the most by scoring the four goals on the final day of the 2022/2023 season to carry his side over the line and to league glory.The four goals also ensured that the Kenyan striker, who topped the scoring charts last season with 24 goals, bagged the Golden Boot for the second year in a row after finishing the campaign on 22 goals.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#الدحيل بطلاً لـ #دوري_نجوم_QNB للمــوســم الريـاضــي 2022-2023 pic.twitter.com/VLIjMxL1Pp— نادي الدحيل ALDUHAIL (@DuhailSC) May 8, 2023 In the pressure match that Duhail needed a win to comfortably secure the title without relying on any favours, Almoez Ali perfectly settled any tension and nerves that might have been when he gave his side the lead just seven minutes into the clash after being assisted by South Korean international Tae-Hee Nam.Fourteen minutes lates, Olunga would grab his first of the day as he doubled the team’s advantage after heading in an inch perfect cross whipped in by Mohammed Musa.##NAJAVA_MECA_7235091##The former Gor Mahia man would grab his brace just a minute past the half hour mark when he successfully converted from the spot to give his side a three-goal advantage.Three would soon turn to four for Duhail when Olunga would seal his fourteen minute hat trick just four minutes after the penalty as he thundered home from close range to give Duhail a healthy cushion at the break left them with one hand on the title.Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga scores four goals on the final day of the season to lift his first league title in Qatar following their 5-2 win over Shamal.The striker also retained his Golden Boot as he finished the season with 22 goals.@OgadaOlunga 👏👏#StarsAbroad pic.twitter.com/TCcs95AebI— Ochieng’ Stephen (@soo_ochieng) May 8, 2023 Shamal would pull one back just a minute after the second half’s resumption through Matias Nani who converted from the spot but Olunga continued his purple patch in front of goal, scoring his fourth six minutes later to restore the four goal advantage for his side.His goal was initially ruled out for offside but was allowed to stand following a VAR check. Mostafa Mesaal pulled another one back for Shamal with a penalty deep in stoppage time but that would prove to be the last of the rout as Duhail lifted their eighth league title in their history and a first since the 19/20 season.🎥 MICHAEL OLUNGA@DuhailSC [5]-1 @alshamal_clubWeek 22 | #QNBStarsLeague pic.twitter.com/8LZB2Hc46x— Qatar Stars League (@QSL_EN) May 8, 2023 This is the third title the 2015 Kenya Premier League Most Valuable player is lifting with Duhail in the 22/23 season. The team clinched the Ooredoo Cup after edging Umm Salal 1-0 before recording a 2-0 win over Al Sadd in their Qatar Cup triumph.The 2020 Most Valuable Player and Top Scorer in Japan is on course to win the Best Player of the Season Award in Qatar after being shortlisted in the final three alongside Akram Afif (Al Sadd) and Youssef Msakni (Al Arabi).
