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Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga joins Qatari club Al-Arabi

Michael Olunga

Harambee stars Captain Michael Olunga during a past training session at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

By  Ayumba Ayodi

Correspondent

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Olunga guided Al-Duhail to Qatar Stars League in 2022-2023 and Emir of Qatar Cup in 2022.
  • The 31-year-old striker finished last season as Al-Duhail's all-time top scorer on 130 goals.

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has joined former Qatari champions, Al-Arabi.

Olunga joins the seven-time Qatar Stars League champions from Al-Duhail following the expiry on his contract in May.

The Kenyan captain has played for Al-Duhail since 2021. While playing for Al-Duhail last season, Olunga, 31, finished as the club’s all-time top scorer on 130 goals.

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Al-Arabi, who have won the Emir of Qatar Cup nine times, with the last during the 2022-2023 season, last lifted the Qatar Stars League in 1996-1997.

Olunga guided Al-Duhail to Qatar Stars League in 2022-2023 and Emir of Qatar Cup in 2022.

Al-Arabi plays its home matches at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.

Former Kenyan captain Dennis Oliech also played for Al-Arabi. 

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