Michael Olunga wishes happy birthday to HIMSELF after scoring two against Congo

Michael Olunga scored twice on his birthday as Kenya beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 on Sunday in a friendly to stretch their unbeaten run to 10 matches.

Michael Olunga wishes happy birthday to HIMSELF

The 23-year-old China-based striker opened the scoring after six minutes in eastern town Machakos and struck the winning goal with 19 minutes remaining.

Gael Kakuta had levelled for the Congolese on the hour mark as they sought to avenge a shock 1-0 home defeat by Kenya last October in another friendly.

Kenya began their unbeaten run under coach Stanley Okumbi last May by drawing with Tanzania.

The "Harambee Stars" have won five matches and drawn five, scoring 11 goals and conceding six during that spell.

Kenya are preparing for their opening 2019 Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Sierra Leone in June.

DR Congo have a home date with Congo Brazzaville in the same competition plus two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Tunisia in September.

By AFP 10 hrs ago
Football
Relentless Man City keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race
By Ben Ahenda 10 hrs ago
Volleyball and Handball
Kenyans clubs spike their way to knockout stage in Egypt
By Mose Sammy 11 hrs ago
Golf
Ladak fires 71 nett to win Kerrs memorial tourney at Vet Labs
Rugby
Kenya Chipu win Barthes Trophy to qualify for World Rugby U20 Trophy