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Olunga’s Al-Duhail land Saudi Arabian, Iranian and Iraqi opponents in AFC Champions League draw

Michael Olunga’s Al-Duhail SC have been pooled in Group C of the AFC Champions League after a draw that was conducted on Thursday in Malaysia.

After announcing himself with a hat-trick against Al Ahli in the Emir Cup Round of 16 on Monday, Olunga is now set to face new challenges in a continental competition that will begin in April. Other teams in Group C are Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahly, Esteghlal of Iran, and Al Shorta of Iraq.

With an increase of 40 teams, the group stage of the competition will see 40 sides battle each other in the East and West Zones.