Michael Olunga is the most experienced player of the current Harambee Stars squad, at 31, and if there is a moment he will be needed to stand up and be counted, it is going to be today’s game against Ivory Coast.

The Al Arabi SC man played a vital role in Kenya’s 1-0 win over Burundi, even if did not score a goal, he helped in creating the chances in transitional situations where he provided Ryan Ogam with the assist to score the lone and the winning goal.

Olunga will also be chasing a personal record, with just two goals shy of equaling William ‘Chege’ Ouma’s all time goalscoring record of 36 for the national team.

However, Harambee Stars getting a goal against a formidable opponent like Ivory Coast who are yet to concede a goal in nine group matches in this World Cup Qualifiers would be a really tough test.