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Olunga’s superb free-kick in contention for goal of the season

Saturday, December 11th, 2021 02:49 | By
Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga. PHOTO:PD/FILE

Harambee Stars talisman Michael Olunga’s superb free-kick for Al Duhail against Al Ahli Saudi this year is among top goals nominated to compete for the best goal of the 2021 season.

The Harambee stars captain plies his trade in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League for Al Duhail.

Olunga's goal faces nine others in the same league for the coveted title, with the Star's captain fighting it out with Nasser Al Dawsari's goal against Pohang Steelers and Lee Dong-gyeong goal's against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors among other players.

Nasser Al Dawsari plays for Al Hilal while Lee Dong-gyeong features for Ulsan Hyundai.

Notably, Olunga won the 2021 AFC Champions League top scorer award and became the first Kenyan and Al Duhail player to win the accolade.

In his quest for the golden boot, Olunga also had 15 shots on target in the campaign.

Olunga joined the Qatari side in January 2021 after a stellar season in Japan's J1 League with Kashiwa Reysol.

In Japan, Olunga also scooped the Japan league's top scorer award for the 2020 season with 28 goals to his name.

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