Former Kenya Police coach Francis Barasa believes Benson Omalla should be an automatic replacement for Michael Olunga.Speaking at Nambole Stadium after watching Harambee Stars pick a barren draw against Zimbabwe in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Barasa said:””In my opinion Benson Omalla should have started the match in the absence of Olunga.”“First of all, Omalla has been the top scorer in the local league and that is not by luck. It shows that he has something to offer.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8320064##He also pointed out that in more than three occasions, Eric Ouma had created goal scoring opportunities which went unused as they needed an experienced striker to convert.“Three times, Ouma made chances but he did not know who to give the ball to and I believe if we had Omalla on the pitch, he would have scored because he has been scoring from such situations and positions,” he added.Apart from the attacking force Barasa feels Harambee Stars did well at the back and in midfield where he hailed former Gor Mahia midfielder Teddy Akumu for holding everything together.“At the back four, there some scare at the beginning but everyone settled as the match progressed. “Akumu really stood out in midfield and you could see that his experience was working well for him. “He was calm and coordinated everybody else well. He hardly put a pass wrong.”2025 AFCONQ: Harambee Stars scoring problem persists as Zimbabwe force barren draw in opener
