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Michael Olunga rallies Kenya ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier against Cameroon

Despite being a key figure for the team, captain Olunga is doubtful for the high-stakes clash due to a thigh injury.

Harambee Stars are hoping to bounce back from a heavy 4-1 defeat in the first leg, where Olunga scored the team's only goal.

The defeat was a significant blow to the Harambee Stars' AFCON qualification hopes, but Olunga remains optimistic.

He has encouraged his teammates to learn from their mistakes and approach the rematch with renewed determination.

As Kenya prepares for the second leg, Olunga's leadership and experience remain vital, even if he is unable to take the field.

His message to the squad is clear: focus on the task at hand and strive for a much-needed victory to keep their qualification hopes alive.

"Of course we know the opponent, how we played in the last two days. It was not an easy game for us, but of course we have to learn from the first leg fixture," said Olunga.

"We want to rectify our mistakes, and we want to come out and really play the real football that Kenya deserves. So we just want to come here with a positive mind, we want to start strong the game.

"The last fixture we didn't start strong, but we want to try and contain our opponents and try to get positive results.

"Well of course, it's a strong team, you can see all the departments, they are very strong, but I believe this is football, and like I say, in the last fixture we made a lot of mistakes."
 

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