Chiedozie Ogbene: Belgium are the world No 1 team and we matched them today

Ogbene, who only won his first of six caps last June as a late substitute against Hungary, has now bagged three international goals

26 March 2022; Player of the match Chiedozie Ogbene of Republic of Ireland after the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Man of the match Chiedozie Ogbene insists Ireland weren’t overawed by facing the world’s top side and deservedly held Belgium to a draw.

Ogbene’s acrobatic overhead kick drew Ireland level before the break and his fellow Corkman Alan Browne sprung from the bench to make it 2-2 with five minutes remaining.