Derrick Ashihundu

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Derrick Ashihundu
Date of birth (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 (age 26)
Place of birthKenya
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Simbas ()
Correct as of 18 April 2022
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2022– Kenya Sevens 2
Correct as of 18 April 2022

Derrick Ashihundu (born 1 January 1998) is a Kenyan rugby union player, currently playing for the Simbas in the 2022 Currie Cup First Division. His preferred position is wing. [1]

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Professional career

Ashihundu was named in the Simbas squad for the 2022 Currie Cup First Division.< [2] Ashihundu is a Kenyan international in rugby sevens. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Derrick Ashihundu". HSBC Rugby Sevens. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  2. "Simbas". SA Rugby. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  3. "Ashihundu to Debut as Onyala Returns for Shujaa Ahead of World 7s Series, Malaga". Team Kenya. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. "Kenya Simbas thrash Barcelona to end South Africa tour on a high". The Standard. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2022.