Worst blow of career forced Ogbene to become best version of himself

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

Chiedozie Ogbene always has something to say. Chiedozie Ogbene always has plenty to say. But what he said this week should have people saying things about him.

For 20 minutes in the lead-up to Ireland’s opening World Cup qualifier tomorrow, the Corkman outlined how events of the last year have altered his outlook.