Footballer Wins Man of the Match in Norway, Receives 4 Crates of Eggs As Reward
- Goalkeeper Jan de Boer has received four crates of eggs after an outstanding performance in the Norwegian league
- Bryne FK rewarded their Man of the Match with crates of eggs, highlighting the club’s agricultural ties
- The Norwegian club continues its tradition by planning to award local milk to the next Man of the Match
Norwegian football club Bryne FK, the club where Manchester City star Erling Haaland began his career, has introduced an unconventional reward system for its Man of the Match awards.
Instead of the usual medals or trophies, the Norwegian club awards the Man of the Match with crates of eggs.
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This tradition, deeply rooted in the club’s agricultural ties, made headlines when goalkeeper Jan de Boer received four trays of eggs after a stellar performance in their season opener against Bodo/Glimt, BBC reports.
Bryne FK, recently promoted back to the Norwegian top-flight after more than two decades, faced a tough challenge against Europa League quarter-finalists Bodo/Glimt.
Despite losing 1-0, the team remained in contention thanks to Jan de Boer’s incredible goalkeeping display.
The Dutch shot-stopper made several key saves, including a second-half penalty stop, preventing the scoreline from being more damaging.
Following the match, de Boer was named Man of the Match, but instead of the usual trophy or cash prize, he was handed four crates of fresh eggs.
The unusual award is a nod to Bryne’s agricultural heritage, as the region is heavily involved in meat and dairy production.
The idea behind awarding crates of eggs
Bryne FK’s deep-rooted connection to farming culture is evident not just in their Man of the Match prizes but also in their overall club community.
Fans often chant, "We are farmers, and we are proud of it!" during matches, embracing their agricultural identity.
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To further solidify this connection, the Norwegian club also offers exclusive ‘VIP’ tickets that allow spectators to watch games from a pitchside tractor.
The tradition of rewarding players with local produce is set to continue, with Bryne FK confirming that their next Man of the Match, in the upcoming fixture against Kristiansund on April 6, will receive cartons of local milk instead of eggs.
This unique approach has gained widespread attention, adding a humorous yet meaningful touch to the Norwegian football scene.
Other weird Man of the Match awards in football
Hlompho Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa was awarded Man of the Match for a strong performance with the side some years ago, and received 5GB of mobile data as a prize, Planet Football reports.
River Plate goalkeeper Franco Armani won the Man of the Match this week, so he had to wear the Burger King crown because it sponsored the award.
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