Coach of the super Eagles Gernot Rohr has revealed that wives and girlfriends of Super Eagles stars will be allowed at the 2018 World Cup.
The head coach Rohr hopes the visits can help the players psychologically - The German said he was influenced to let it happen because other teams do it also Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has said wives and girlfriends of the players can visit them in camp on some designated days during the World Cup in Russia. Speaking at a press conference, Rohr said the players will be given days off with their WAGS and the coach said he hopes this would help the players remain focused.
He said: "After every game, players will be given a day when they can welcome their families, wives and girlfriends to camp, relax with them and socialise. “It will help the players psychologically and keep them focused .
He said the decision to commence camping in Abuja was to allow players come home and see their families and loved ones. “It will be good for the players to meet with their families after a long European season,” he said. NFF President Amaju Pinnick agreed with the decision to allow WAGS socialize with the players. He said: "Rohr has the final say on this matter. I know other teams do it also but the buck rests on the coach’s table and what he says is final."
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