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    While he's turning heads on the track, Edward Osei-Nketia's potential on the field could sway his national allegiance

    While he's turning heads on the track, Edward Osei-Nketia's potential on the field could sway his national allegiance


    After setting a personal best 10.19 seconds for the 100 metres in Sydney on the weekend, the 17-year old's in a tug of war with New Zealand and Australia around who he'll represent.

    He's currently on a scholarship at Wellington's Scots College, where he hopes to excel in their First-XV rugby programme.

    Nketia's father Gus says at the moment it's all about footy.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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