Straight shooter Ogbene must maintain upward trajectory

The Rotherham man turns 25 in May and doesn’t have the latitude to endure setbacks he has control over avoiding.

22 March 2022; Chiedozie Ogbene during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Reaching a Wembley final can be a career highlight for players but Chiedozie Ogbene views it as a signpost for leaving behind his formative phase.

Rotherham United face Sutton United at the famous venue on Sunday week for the Papa John’s Trophy, a competition reserved for teams beneath Premier League and Championship level.