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All smiles as Michael Olunga heads to LaLiga

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Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga in a past training session in Machakos. [Sportpicha.com]
  • Macdonald Mariga was the first Kenyan player to play in the Spanish La Liga when he turned out for Real Sociedad in 2012
  • Olunga once scored seven goals while playing for Liberty Professionals in the Nairobi County league

The striker has failed to settle in China, scoring just two goals in seven rounds of matches.

Kenyan international striker Michael Olunga is on the verge of joining Spanish LaLiga side Girona.

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