12 Strong FC have emerged the champions of the MerryBet5Stars Premier League after a 8-week long battle in Abuja.
The club dethroned defending champion Suicide Jubril after defeating Mess Up FC 3-2 at the AstroTurf over the weekend.
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Following their victory, 12 Strong will represent the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in the national final where they will face winners from Lagos in the national finals slated for Ibadan on October 1st.
16 teams participated in the 2022 MerryBet5Stars Premier League regional competition in Abuja, including dethroned champions, Suicide Jubril.
Meanwhile, all eyes are now focused on Lagos in the very first ever edition in the state on August 13th at Meadow Hall Lekki Phase 1 to determine the Southern region representatives.
The National Final which is expected to be held afterwards following an agreement between 5Stars Football & Consultancy in collaboration with Merrybet Sports and the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Commissioner Hon. Seun Fakorede is expected to provide a venue for the final, an avenue to showcase Futsal football development as well as exploring the possibility of having a league in the state in the nearest future which is in keeping with the national mandate by 5Stars Football & Consultancy Limited.