Chiedozie Ogbene named Ipswich 'Community Champion' - 'It was close to home because my little sister's Down syndrome'

There was recognition for Chiedozie Ogbene at Ipswich's end-of-season awards, underlining the regard the club already has for the popular Cork man, despite him playing just six times.
Chiedozie Ogbene named Ipswich 'Community Champion' - 'It was close to home because my little sister's Down syndrome'

Ipswich's Chiedozie Ogbene greeting the Tractor Boy fans at Portman Road ahead of their Premier League game against Fulham 

Ireland's Dara O'Shea was the headline winner, named Ipswich Men's Player of the Year at the club's end-of-season awards on Monday.

But there was a surprise award too for his international teammate Chiedozie Ogbene, underlining the regard the club already has for the popular Corkman, despite him playing just six times since his move from Luton Town.

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