Michael Olunga To Face James Rodriguez in the Champions League Knockout Stage

• Al Duhail to play Al Rayyan in an all Qatar match in February next year
• Olunga has scored four goals in the competition so far while James Rodriguez has been missing from Al Rayyan games
• In South Africa, Brian Onyango wins his second Premier League title with Mamelodi Sundowns

Michael Olunga will face Colombian superstar James Rodriguez in the round of 16 stage of the AFC Champions League.

Al Duhail of Olunga will come up against Al Rayyan of Rodriguez in an all Qatar matchup. Al Duhail finished on top of its group with 15 points while Al Rayyan proceeded as the best losers.

Rodriguez however didn’t participate in Al Rayyan’s group stage matches as reports continue to escalate that he wants to leave. They lost one game and drew one to finish second behind Al Hilal on goal difference.

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Olunga meanwhile has already scored four times in the competition. Attention has however gone to his teammate Edmilson Junior who leads with eight goals after making a brilliant start to the tournament.

The competition is set to resume next year in February.

Onyango triumphs in South Africa

Meanwhile, in South Africa, Brian Onyango landed his second Premier League title with Mamelodi Sundowns. Sundowns played out to a goalless draw with Cape Town City FC to attain an unassailable lead at the top with four games to go.

The Brazilians as they are fondly known, turned their disappointment of not qualifying for the CAF Champions League semifinals into delight. The Sundowns were beaten by Petro Atletico of Angola over two legs to condemn them to a quarter-final exit.

‘Niang’ started in the stalemate against Cape Town and lasted close to an hour before he was substituted. This is his third League title overall after winning the 2012 Kenya Premier League with Tusker.

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Kaycie Odhiambo wins March award

Closer home, fan favourite Kaycie Odhiambo has been the best player for the month of March for AFC Leopards. The centre back has been part of the Ingwe’s squad that has been playing scintillating football. He trounced Washington Munene and Maxwell Munene.

The Patrick Aussems coached side are in position 10 with 35 points. Kakamega Homeboyz hunt for the title still continues as they remain top with 55 points after 27 game weeks.

Ugandan becomes the most decorated player in South Africa

Sports Brief had earlier reported on how Dennis Onyango had become the most successful player in the history of the South African game.

The Ugandan goalkeeper won his 9th Premiership title with Mamelodi Sundowns.