"It was great to play alongside Nicolas. I would not say that the coach kept him on the bench because of me," the teenager said.
"The coach decided to have faith in me because I followed his advice and tactical ideas."
With the gifted Austin Jay-Jay Okocha as a club and national team-mate, Ogbeche said playing alongside his childhood idol was a dream come true.
"I watched him on television during the 1994 World Cup on television. I admired his tremendous skills and splendid dribbles," he said.
"He always advises me and keeps pushing me on to do better."
Born on 1 October 1984, the PSG striker will certainly form part of the new Super Eagles side that will emerge after the World Cup finals in Korea/Japan.
He is aware that living up to the expectations of Nigeria's demanding football fans will not be an easy task.
"It is not easy to shoulder that responsibility, but if we work together and are committed to do the best for Nigeria, I am sure we'll achieve a lot."