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Martin Offiah was born on December 29, 1966, in Hackney, London. He was a talented young cricketer, representing the Essex second XI, but rugby union side Rosslyn Park spotted his potential and convinced him to concentrate on their sport instead.
Scouted while playing in the Middlesex Sevens tournament, rugby league side Widnes convinced the flying winger to switch codes and sign for them on a professional basis in 1987.