Michael Olunga says he is ‘excited’ to lead Kenya in Thursday’s high-stakes 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Egypt in Nairobi. Olunga, arguably’s Kenya’s most reliable player at the moment has been handed the captain’s armband in the absence of Victor Wanyama who is conspicuously absent. Olunga who’s previously featured for Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League sides Gor Mahia and Tusker, is among the most experienced players in the squad with 41 caps and 18 goals. Kenya and Egypt drew 1-1 the last time these sides played in Alexandria in 2019. The Pharaohs squad has some star-studded names in their line-up including Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Mo Elneny who also plies his trade in the English Premier League, at Arsenal.

Source: Daily Nation March 24, 2021 11:37 UTC