https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYBuKbt2EG4

A gallant performance from Mess Up was not enough to take down 12 Strong in the MerryBet5Stars regional final.

In a rainy day at the AstroTurf in Abuja, a Sadiqq-inspired 12 Strong FC lived up to their name after a 3-2 win over Mess UP FC in the final.

12 Strong was made to fight till the end for the win before goals from Sadiqq, who scored a brace, and Rayyan handed them a deserved win.

For Mess UP FC, despite a valiant effort in the finals, goals from Perry and Michael were nothing but a consolation for the them in the end.

Courtesy of their victory on Saturday, 12 Strong will represent the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in the national final, and will face winners from Lagos in the national finals slated for Ibadan on October 1st.

For the runners-up, Mess UP FC, they were handed a cheque of N250k as a consolation prize for their gallant effort.

16 teams participated in the 2022 MerryBet5Stars Premier League regional competition in Abuja, including dethroned champions, Suicide Jubril.

The former champions were knockout of the 2022 edition in the last eight.

The Merrybet5Stars Premier League train moves to Lagos next!

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I handled the videography of the league, here is the highlight of the closing ceremony.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O36WPnJgIM4