Goal.com · Feb 1, 2021
How Al-Duhail’s Olunga was inspired by Van Persie
Harambee Stars and Al-Duhail SC striker Michael Olunga has revealed former Arsenal and Netherlands forward Robin van Persie was his idol.
Speaking of his love for the Premier League winner, Olunga is also confident that his rise will inspire younger players to try and achieve their dreams.
The former Gor Mahia and Thika United forward will be appearing in Fifa Club World Cup competition for the first time after he switched from Kashiwa Reysol to the Qatari champions.
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“Robin Van Persie was my role model,” Olunga told beIN Sports.