Chiedozie Ogbene on vital Czech peno: 'It was a minimal tug, but that's enough nowadays'

“The team is continuing to grow and I'm excited to see what happens in the future," the Corkman says. 

Republic of Ireland’s Chiedozie Ogbene dejected after the match in Prague. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Weekend clocks springing forward chimed with the tenor of Chiedozie Ogbene’s pleadings for the Irish public to keep faith with its national team.

The passing of time since Thursday’s collapse in Czechia hasn’t diminished the rawness of a World Cup opportunity spurned.