LUSAKA (Dunya News) - A Zambian footballer received an unusual reward after being named Man of the Match, with eggs presented instead of the traditional trophy or cash prize.
Footballer Kennedy Musonda earned the Man of the Match award following an impressive performance for Power Dynamos in a Zambian Super League fixture against Nkana.
Musonda scored the decisive goal that gave his side a 1-0 advantage during the match, helping his team secure the result.
However, what drew widespread attention was the prize handed to the player after the game. Instead of receiving a trophy, shield or cash reward, Musonda was presented with five crates of eggs.
The unexpected award surprised both football fans and the player, quickly becoming a talking point on social media.
According to reports, the five crates contained approximately two-and-a-half dozen eggs, making it one of the more unusual Man of the Match prizes seen in football.
The specific reason behind awarding eggs instead of a cash prize or trophy has not been disclosed.