Harambee Stars skipper Michael Olunga was on target but his goal couldn’t prevent Al Duhail from losing 4-1 to Al Gharafa in a Qatar Stars League contest staged at the Khalifa Stadium on Friday.The game was Olunga’s second appearance since recovering from an injury as he was available for selection in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Al Arabi.The former Gor Mahia striker had been battling a hamstring injury picked during their Asian Champions League game against Persepolis in December last year.##NAJAVA_MECA_7918318##Duhail, who are struggling with form this season, fell behind in the 14th minute when veteran Algerian striker Yacine Brahimi struck from the spot, giving Gharafa the lead.Harambee Stars urged not to let Kenyans down during 2027 AFCONHowever, the host had the Kenyan to thank as drew them level five minutes later, finishing off a pass from Kim Moon-Hwan.What would have been a turning point for Duhail after leveling matters proved otherwise as the visitors restored their lead in the 55th minute through Brahimi who was on top of his game in the contest.Ferjani Sassi added the third goal for Gharafa in the 64th minute before Brahimi sealed his hat-trick in the 82nd minute after he was assisted by Ahmed Alaa.FIFA lifts Gor Mahia’s player transfer banThe result stretches Duhail’s winless run to nine matches across all competitions, a run that definitely puts coach Christophe Galtier under intense pressure.Duhail will hope to redeem themselves when they take on Al-Makhiya, on Tuesday.
