Michael Olunga needs one goal to equal William Ouma's Kenya record of 35 international goals when Harambee Stars face South Africa in the Afcon Pamoja 2027 qualifiers.
The Al-Arabi striker sits on 34 goals after missing the March 2026 FIFA Series in Rwanda and the September-October international window through injury.
Harambee Stars meet Bafana Bafana at Orlando Stadium on Friday November 13 before the return leg at Nyayo on Tuesday November 17.
Olunga says having Benni McCarthy as South Africa coach adds motivation because McCarthy holds Bafana Bafana's all-time scoring record.
"Having a coach like Benni McCarthy, who is the all-time top scorer for South Africa, it gives me motivation to believe it is achievable," Olunga said.
The 2015 debutant scored his first Kenya goal in a 2-0 friendly win over South Sudan at Juba.
Ouma netted 35 goals between 1965 and 1977 while Dennis Oliech also finished on 34 from 2002 to 2015.
- William Ouma: 35 goals (1965-1977)
- Michael Olunga: 34 goals (2015-present)
- Dennis Oliech: 34 goals (2002-2015)
- Elijah Lidonde: 33 goals (1950-1961)
- Livingstone Madegwa: 26 goals (1964-1972)
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Source: Kawowo Sports
