NIG vs ZAM: Man Of The Match to receive N1m, 10 bags of rice

Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has offered One Million Naira and 10 bags of rice to the best player in Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia.

The group, which officially became partners with the Nigeria Football Federation on Friday, has embarked on sponsoring the team’s Man of The Match award.

The company’s Executive Director, Onyekachi Onubogu, told thenff.com that 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.

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“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,” Onubogu said.

It was not however specified if a member of the opposing team emerges man of the match, whether he would be entitled to the price as well.

The Super Eagles face Zambia in the crucial clash Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo by 5p.m on Saturday.

A win for the Eagles will see them seal their qualification for the global showpiece in Russia.

 

 

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