Payet stole the headlines once again with another superb set-piece five minutes into injury time to ensure the Hammers booked their place in the last 16 of the competition and a showdown clash with Chelsea.
Following recent defeats against Watford and West Brom, Ogbonna knew the importance of seeing his side get back on the winning trail and hopes this will be the confidence boost ahead of the next Premier League game against Southampton on Sunday.
Ogbonna said: “Thank you for Dimi!
“Every time when Dimi comes into the game he can change things. It is not just about him, but Lanzini as well. He can keep the ball.
“Both of them are really important for us and they showed the different level they can bring to the team.
“It was a really tough game and it was not easy but we needed this win for the team and the manager.
“I am excited because we have not had an easy period so this victory is very important for us.”
Ogbonna reveals it has been a settling in process for all the players performing at London Stadium and hopes the latest victory will kickstart their season and help them move up the table in the Premier League.
Ogbonna added: “This is our home and it has not been easy playing in the new Stadium with all the expectations.
“Maybe that pressure was not good for us, but we had to change things and hopefully this is the beginning. This is a new experience and now we know what is important for us and the fans.”