This archive report was first published on 24 November 2019.
On November 24, 2019, Michael Olunga wrapped up his season in Japan with a remarkable performance for Kashiwa Reysol, scoring seven times in their final league assignment.
His impressive tally not only secured his position as the top marksman in the league with 27 goals but also marked the highest number of goals he had scored in a single season.
Reysol had already won the J2 League trophy and earned promotion to the top-flight, but Olunga and his teammates looked keen to sign off in style with a 13-1 thumping over Kyoto Sanga.
The Harambee Stars forward's feat comes two weeks after he scored for Kenya in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt, earning a credible 1-1 draw away in Alexandria.
With interest in Olunga's services reportedly high, with Germany's Bundesliga side Wolfsburg and English Championship side Cardiff City previously linked to him, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the Kenyan hitman.
