Kenyan forward Michael Olunga delivered a decisive performance, scoring twice in the second half to lead Kashiwa Reysol to a 2-1 victory over FC Tokyo in a J-League Cup encounter at Kashiwa Hitachi Stadium.
The goals, netted in the 65th and 69th minutes, overturned a deficit after Tokyo's Tsuyoshi Watanabe opened the scoring. Olunga's clinical finishes highlighted his growing impact in Japan, reinforcing his case for a starting role with the Kenyan national team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The win elevated Reysol to second place in Group B, trailing Vegalta Sendai who secured a 3-1 win against Sagana Tosu. The result underscores Olunga's emergence as a key attacking force for his club, with Harambee Stars coach Sebastian Migne likely to prioritize him for international fixtures.
A separate photo from September 8, 2018, shows Olunga celebrating a goal during a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Moi International Stadium Kasarani, highlighting his ongoing contributions to Kenyan football.
