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Olunga-led Kashiwa seek Gamba Osaka's scalp in J-League

Kashiwa Reysol's Kenyan striker Michael Olunga celebrates scoring a goal in the J-League against Shonan.

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Geofrey Anene

By  Geoffrey Anene

Contributor

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Gamba edged out Oita Trinita 1-0 in their most recent league outing.
  • Olunga scored his 22nd goal in the league in Kashiwa’s last fixture which Nelsinho’s men lost 3-2 against Shonan.

Michael Olunga’s Kashiwa Reysol will hope to replicate the magic moments they have had against Gamba Osaka when the two sides clash in Japan’s top-tier league in at Panasonic Stadium Suita on Saturday.

Eight points separate the two sides, with Gamba occupying the fourth spot on 45 after going on unbeaten in eight matches.

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