So’oalo Kuresa So’oalo has a chance to own a brand new $108,000 Ford XLT Ranger.
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So’oalo is the Samoa Shipping Corporation’s Assistant Chief Executive Officer (A.C.E.O.). His luck was drawn by Manu Samoa’s Kahn Fotuali’i when he spun the wheel with the names of the gold ticket winners at Ford Samoa Vaitele headquarters, yesterday.
He turned up at the headquarters, minutes after his name was called.
So’oalo has one chance to kick the game ball at half time of the rugby match against the All Blacks next Wednesday. If it lands and stays in the tray of the Ford Ranger, it is his to keep.
Speaking to the Samoa Observer, So’oalo, of Paia, Savai’i, is hoping his luck lasts.
“I feel happy but I have another challenge ahead,” said So’oalo.
“I have to get the ball in and I’m going home to practice my kicks".
Ford Samoa Manager, Georgina Newton Lui said unfortunately So’oalo will have only one chance.
“I went through an insurance company and every time we want a second chance we have to pay more to insurance,” she said.
“If he doesn’t get it, then we take it back and he goes home empty handed".
At Vaitele, Ford Samoa also handed over a cheque worth of $150,000 transportation sponsorship to the Samoa Rugby Union (S.R.U.).
Mrs. Lui said the sponsorship means Ford Samoa has offered to transport the players from their training and back to their hotels.
She added that the company appreciates providing the transport to drive the game.
“Ford Samoa wanted to ensure the comfort, safety and security of both teams during their preparations and training towards the match".
Acting Chief Executive Officer for S.R.U, Faleomavaega Vincent Fepulea’i commended Ford Samoa for coming to their rescue.
“We have been trying all these years to get the All Blacks to Samoa and it’s an expensive exercise but with support of Ford Samoa, it’s made possible,” he said.
“They are not only transporting our visitors but at the same time the Manu Samoa team and run around during the match".
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