STARS ABROAD: Olunga dazzles after first start in seven months

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga delivered an impressive performance for Al Arabi, providing two assists as the Qatari side recorded a commanding 6-0 victory over Al-Shahania in their Qatar Stars League (QSL) encounter.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOlunga was handed a starting berth for the first time since March after overcoming a severe pelvic issue and played a key role in the emphatic triumph, setting up Oussama Tannane and Pablo Sarabia as Al Arabi extended their unbeaten start to the campaign.Jordan Veretout opened the scoring five minutes before the breather, giving the hosts the breakthrough before Sarabia converted a penalty deep into first-half stoppage time to establish a two-goal advantage at the interval.Odhiambo opens up on handling pressure on his Gor Mahia debutAl Arabi resumed with the same attacking intent, and Olunga turned provider in the 49th minute, setting up Tannane to make it 3-0.The former Gor Mahia striker was instrumental once again when he assisted Sarabia for the fourth goal of the evening, putting the hosts firmly in control.Sarabia completed his hat-trick in the 72nd minute before Youssef Snana added the sixth to cap a dominant display.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036870##The result extended Al Arabi's unbeaten run this season and secured their third victory in six league matches. They moved to third place in the standings with 12 points, strengthening their position among the early contenders.Ouma returns as Raków claim late victoryIn Poland, Harambee Stars defender Erick 'Marcelo' Ouma returned to action after a spell on the sidelines, starting for Raków Częstochowa in their 2-1 victory over Wieczysta Kraków.Ouma featured for the Polish side before being substituted in stoppage time as Raków mounted a late comeback to secure their second win of the campaign.Adel Amrouche compares his Harambee Stars tenure to Benni McCarthy'sThe visitors took the lead in the 69th minute through Lisandro Semedo, leaving Raków with work to do as the match entered its closing stages.Lamine Diaby-Fadiga levelled matters from the penalty spot ten minutes from time before completing the turnaround in the second minute of stoppage time, rescuing all three points for the hosts.Despite the victory, Raków remain at the foot of the league table with six points, making the result an important boost as they seek to improve their position.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036887##Maina's Köln fall to FrankfurtMeanwhile, Harambee Stars prospect Linton Maina featured for FC Köln as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga.Maina started the encounter and played for 67 minutes before making way for Mikey Moore as Köln sought to find a breakthrough.The match remained finely balanced until Younes Ebnoutalib struck 13 minutes from time, handing Frankfurt the decisive goal and leaving the hosts without a point.Tens of millions FKF will receive from CAF's annual fundingThe defeat marked Köln's third loss of the campaign and left them 11th in the standings with seven points.

Related posts

WPL: Zetech, Gideon secure massive victories over Kayole, Mathare

Forest is thick: Delap and friends stun City in a festival of screamers

Mariga’s faction reveals next move after FKF ouster