Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has banned players from
eating goat meat and pepper soup as they prepare for the 2018
FIFA World Cup in Russia.
This comes after consecutive losses to England and the Czech
Republic in the World Cup friendly matches.
Rohr is now restricting the players who are camped in Austria
from some certain meals as he bids to keep them in good
condition for the tournament.
In an interview with Omasports TV, the German tactician stated
that the Super Eagles players will not be permitted to eat goat
meat, pepper soup, and other spicy foods.
He said,
“The reason is that nutritionist will tell you that
too much spicy foods is not good for athletes.
“We have to observe what they tell us, and the
medical team agreed that we cannot eat too much
fat and too much spice.”
But he also revealed that there may be instances whereby the
ban could be lifted.
He said,
“For instance, there can be an exception on
Sunday the night we will be here, there will be a
little Austrian music, perhaps a little African food,
from Madam ambassador so we will see.”
