Chiedozie Ogbene on the specialisation debate: 'I would encourage my kids to take up as many sports as possible'

The newly-capped Ireland international backed the view of his childhood friend Saoirse Noonan on the value of a multi-sport upbringing

Republic of Ireland Squad Training, Estadi Nacional, Andorra 2/6/2021

“I benefited a lot from playing Gaelic football. It’s a high-intensity sport so when I moved to football I found my stamina and endurance was a bit above my footballing peers. You gain a lot.” 

Newly capped Ireland international Chiedozie Ogbene has added his voice to one of the hottest debates in Irish sport — the pros and cons of early specialisation.