The Super Eagles of Nigeria will on Tuesday, November 14 face Argentina in a friendly game in Russia.
Ogu who has been included in the Super Eagles squad for the friendly game is looking forward to playing against a familiar foe in Banega.
The 29-year-old midfielder played against Banega when Hapoel Be'er Sheva faced Inter Milan over two legs in the group stage of the Europa League last season.
Ogu’s Hapoel Be'er Shevawon both legs but the midfielder admitted that it was difficult to play against Benega.
“He is a smart player and it was tough playing against him during the Europa League last season, but I look forward to another battle against him and the Argentines in the friendly,” Ogu told .
“My coach gave me specific details about him and I did carry them out because we won the ties, but Banega was silky in both legs.”
Banega who now plays for Sevilla, is in coach Jorge Sampaoli’s Argentina squad for the friendly game.