Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has been named the Qatari Stars League Player of the Month for October, following a stellar performance for his club, Al Duhail. The forward netted three goals and provided one assist last month, helping Al Duhail maintain their position at the top of the league table with 22 points after nine rounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494766##“3 GOALS! 1 ASSIST! Decisive performances. Delivering for his club! October’s 2024 Player of the Month in the #OoredooStarsLeague goes to Al Duhail’s Kenyan international striker, Michael Olunga,” read a statement from the league management.Olunga took to social media to share his excitement, expressing gratitude for the award while vowing to improve even further in November. “October delivered. Let November be even better. Time for Harambee Stars,” he posted on X.The former Gor Mahia man is currently second in the Qatari goal-scoring chart with eight goals, trailing only Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah of Al-Shamal. Olunga will be aiming to reclaim the Golden Boot as he continues to lead Al Duhail’s charge for the league title.🥅 3 GOALS! 1 ASSIST!🎯️ Decisive performances.Delivering for his club! October’s 2024 Player of the Month in the #OoredooStarsLeague goes to Al Duhail’s Kenyan international striker, Michael Olunga.#QSLBest pic.twitter.com/Uo2u2Vc0tg— Qatar Stars League (@QSL_EN) November 13, 2024 Following the international break, Al Duhail will face Al Arabi, where Olunga will look to add to his tally.The striker has since joined the Harambee Stars squad in South Africa for preparations ahead of their crucial AFCON qualification matches against Zimbabwe and Namibia. Kenya must win both matches to keep their hopes of qualifying for next year’s AFCON in Morocco alive.Cameroon, who have already qualified with 11 points, lead the group, while Zimbabwe sits second with eight points. Kenya is in third with four points, and Namibia has one point.All set for the FKF elections on Thursday
