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Chijindu Okonta Stats
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14 Aug 2026
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26 Jul 2025
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Chijindu Okonta Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Chijindu Okonta featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Sharks XV. Results included 3 wins and 2 losses.
Chijindu Okonta represented Sharks XV in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 5th in the regular season table.
Chijindu Okonta played 182 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 159m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 6 tackles at a rate of 1.2 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Chijindu Okonta completed 8 passes at an accuracy of 89%, contributing 1 try assist and making 23 touches.
