Ekong wins ‘Big Bull Rice Man of the Match Award’

TGI Group, the official Food Sponsor of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, through its locally produced rice brand, Big Bull Rice, has rewarded William Troost-Ekong, the team’s defender, for putting up an outstanding performance at the farewell friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ekong who scored Nigeria’s goal in a one-all draw between the two African football giants was rewarded by Big Bull Rice with a million Naira for being the ‘Big Bull Rice Man of the Match’.
The company would also donate ten bags of rice to any charity of the player’s choice.
The player admitted that the goal was special to him as it was his first ever international goal and he would treasure it for a long time.
He also thanked Big Bull Rice for the award, calling it a morale booster, as he is now motivated more than ever to score more goals at the upcoming World Cup in Russia.
The award was presented by Category Manager, Big Bull Rice, Mr. Jide Alade, and Group Head, Corporate Communications, TGI Group, Mr. Chikezie Ogwo, at the end of the match which also served as a farewell match for the team before they depart Nigeria for the World Cup.
The match was played in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.