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Kenya rugby international Billy 'The Kid' retires

Billy Odhiambo

Kenya's Billy Odhiambo (right) is tackled during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between France and Kenya at the Ciudad de Malaga stadium in Malaga, on January 22, 2022.

Photo credit: File | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Odhiambo paid tribute his parents, who have supported him throughout this whole journey.
  • "I can’t thank you enough. My siblings Awuor, who was also my manager, Tim and Fiona I thank you for always being in my corner," said Odhiambo.

Kenya and Mwamba centre Billy "The Kid" Odhiambo has opted to retire from rugby on the day he celebrated his 30th birthday.

Odhiambo announced on his social media platforms, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram that he was hanging his boots, having played for Kenya Sevens and Kenya Simbas for 11 years.