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Martin Nwokocha Offiah MBE (/ ə ˈ f i ə / ə-FEE-ə (original pronunciation), / ə ˈ f aɪ ə / ə-FYE-ə (commonly used)); born 29 December 1965) is an English former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
Jan 4, 2020 · Some of Martin Offiah's best ever tries! To mark 28 years since his world record transfer from Widnes to Wigan in the 125th anniversary year of Rugby League, here are some of the best four ...
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May 24, 2022 · Betfred Challenge Cup and Wigan Warriors legend Martin Offiah talks us through his memorable 1994 effort which saw him split the Leeds Rhinos defence and round Alan Tait in historic fashion at...
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Oct 29, 2021 · As Black History Month draws to a close, Martin Offiah can reflect on an incredible playing career which saw him immortalised in a bronze statue at Wembley Stadium. He scored 501 tries during an amazing 14-year journey and remains the most prolific English try-scorer in rugby league history.
May 5, 2020 · How a random call led the rugby union star to switch to rugby league and join Wigan in 1990. Offiah scored 186 tries and won every domestic honour with the Cherry and Whites, and also played in the Clash of the Codes matches against Bath.
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Martin Offiah joined Wigan from Widnes for a world record fee of £440,000 in 1991 and went on to become one of the most prolific try scorers in the Club’s history. A real points scoring machine, Offiah won four Challenge Cups with Wigan, five league titles, three Regal Trophies and one Lancashire Cup.
Mar 7, 2020 · Martin Offiah, a former rugby union and league star, was nicknamed Chariots Offiah after a song that was sung at Twickenham in 1987. The song, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, is an African-American spiritual that has been linked to slavery and death.
