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John Kelly Okonkwo Stats
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John Kelly Okonkwo Stats
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13 Sep 2025
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John Kelly Okonkwo Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
John-Kelly Okonkwo featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Free State Cheetahs. Results included 2 wins and 2 losses.
John-Kelly Okonkwo represented Free State Cheetahs in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 2nd in the regular season table.
John-Kelly Okonkwo played 99 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 12m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 22 tackles at a rate of 5.5 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, John-Kelly Okonkwo completed 0 passes at an accuracy of 0%, contributing 0 try assists and making 7 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 96% was among the highest of any Prop's in the Currie Cup.
