- Kenya 2-1 DR Congo
Michael Olunga scored a brace as Kenya overcame visiting DR Congo 2-1 in an international friendly at Machakos on Sunday.
Gael Kakuta netted the visitors’ only goal, a would be equaliser turned consolation in a highly entertaining game.
Olunga put the Harambee Stars in the lead as early as six minutes getting at the end of Johanna Omollo ball as the Stars took a first half lead.
Fifteen minutes after the break, former Chelsea forward Gael Kakuta equalised with a beauty of a free kick that left Boniface Olouch with no option but it took just eleven minutes for Olunga, celebrating his 23rd Birthday, to put hosts back into the lead.
The goal meant Olunga got his 14th goal in 26 caps for the national team with three of those against, DR Congo, a side he punished in the 1-0 win in the reverse fixture last year.
Olunga’s goal also means he has scored three goals in two games after he also netted against Uganda Cranes on Thursday.
The Line ups
Kenya: Boniface Oluoch, Joackins Atudo, Aboud Omar, David Owino, Brian Mandela, Victor Wanyama, David Ochieng, Johanna Omollo, Samuel Onyango, Jesse Were (Robinson Kamura), Michael Olunga.
Subs: David Okello, Monday Osborne, David Mwangi, Kenneth Muguna, Mark Makwatta, Noah Wafula, Paul Were
DR Congo: Joel Kasumbua, Jordan Ikoko, Fabian Nsakala, Chancel Mbemba, Marcel Tiserana, Remi Mulumba, Wilson Kamavuka, Neskeens Kebano, Gael Kakuta, Junior Kabananga, Jonathan Bolingi (Jordan Ngololo)
Subs: Ley Matampi, Frank Nkela, Janick Bangala, Djos Ijama, Ewas Kachungo, Jonathan Bijimine
