There’s a photo trending on social media which sees a Malawian footballer receiving a white cock as an award for being man of the match.
In the photo, one can see the Number 9 wearer accepting the fowl which was brought on the field in a special box.
The picture was first shared by Nana Aba Anamoah and it has since gone viral on the streets of social media.
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Man of the Match
In football, the “man of the match” award typically goes to a player on the winning side. Players who score a hat-trick, or goalkeepers who keep a clean sheet under pressure often get the award. Hat-trick scorers usually receive the match ball whether or not they are officially named man of the match.
The man of the match is often chosen by a television commentator or a sponsor. However, not all competitions have an official man of the match award, so sometimes accolades are given by websites or newspapers instead. In the Premier League, for example, a player receives a small black and gold trophy for their man of the match performance.