Gift Orban’s secret sauce: Eba and Egusi soup fueling Hoffenheim goalscoring streak

By Dayo Awoniyi

Super Eagles invitee, Gift Orban, has revealed the surprising secret behind his incredible goal-scoring form for Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.

In a candid admission, Orban credits his love for the traditional Nigerian dish—eba and egusi soup—as the driving force behind his success on the pitch.

The 21-year-old striker, who recently made the move from Norway to Hoffenheim, has been in sensational form, netting two goals in just four appearances for The Kraichgauers.

Orban had already established himself as a player to watch during his time in Norway, and his continued goal-scoring exploits in the Bundesliga have only enhanced his growing reputation.

In a fun twist, Orban shared a video on his Instagram story showing himself enjoying a plate of eba and egusi soup as he prepared for Hoffenheim’s upcoming match against Union Berlin.

Gift Orban eating eba and egusi soup

Eba, made from cassava flour, and egusi soup, made from melon seeds, are beloved dishes in many West African homes, and Orban’s affection for the meal has become a key part of his pre-match ritual.

Orban’s playful admission has sparked chatter among football fans, with many curious to know if the secret to his success lies in this humble dish.

While it might be too early to draw conclusions, one thing is clear: Orban is on a mission, and his love for eba and egusi soup seems to be fueling his quest for goal-scoring glory in the Bundesliga.