World Cup qualifier: Sponsors offer N1m, 10 bags of rice for Man Of The Match

New partners of the Nigeria Football Federation, Tropical General Investments, has pumped up the Super Eagles’ spirit by bringing back the much-loved Man of The Match award.
This was announced on the eve of Saturday’s crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia.
The company’s Executive Director, Onyekachi Onubogu, said the award, now to be known as Big Bull Rice Man of The Match, will make the winner N1 million richer, alongside 10 bags of Big Bull Rice to be donated to a charity of the player’s choice.
Onubogu said: “We will make the presentation right there on the pitch at the end of the match.
“We believe this is something that will motivate the players to perform excellently well and encourage a culture of excellence.”