The Kenyan football legend Dennis Oliech has publicly criticized the national team's technical bench for excluding Michael Olunga from the squad for two friendly matches in Turkey. Olunga, a key player for the Harambee Stars, has been left out despite his fitness and the team's need for his experience. Olunga, with 34 goals for the national team, is just one goal away from breaking the record held by William Ouma. Oliech, who is Kenya's second-highest goalscorer, believes Olunga's presence is crucial for the team's motivation and development of young players. He questions the decision to leave out experienced players, as they can provide valuable guidance and impact from the bench. Olunga's omission has sparked debate among Kenyans, who are curious about the reasoning behind it. The assistant coach, Vasili Manousakis, explained that the decision was made to give some players a break and to refresh the team with younger players. However, Oliech argues that Olunga should only be dropped from the squad when he officially retires, as he is still a vital part of the national team.
