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Young Gun: Ovie Ejeheri

Related Topics: Kevin Betsy

Every matchday programme features an exclusive feature with one of our stars of the future. In a recent edition, young goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri told us about being a penalty-saving specialist, working with Kevin Betsy and more.

For as long as I can remember, being a goalkeeper is the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do. Lots of keepers start off their career outfield and eventually work their way back between the sticks, but not me.

Maybe it’s the appeal of scoring goals and doing tricks that puts people off being a keeper, but I remember when I was playing for my first-ever team and they asked me to come outfield.