Faruk Manzo Wins N1.5m LG OLED TV Gaming Challenge Prize Money

Federal Capital, Abuja representative, Faruk Manzo on Saturday.at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, emerged winner of the fourth edition of the LG OLED TV Gaming Challenge for 2021.

Eight finalists who had emerged from Lagos, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Warri, Abuja, and Owerri converged and battled for the grand finale prize at the Eko Hotel & Suites.

At the end of a thrilling challenge, it was 19-year-old Manzo that emerged winner after brushing aside the challenge from Lagos representative, Arogs 3-2 in a trilling final.

For his efforts, the undergraduate of economics carted away N1.5 million prize money and a 65’’ OLED TV

“It was quite tough and indeed an interesting battlefield but I am so excited to emerge as the winner. I hope this platform that LG has created for gamers continue to grow stronger and birth more opportunities for professional gamers and amateurs in the e-sport industry,” Manzo said.

Since its inception in 2018, the challenge has turned out to be an annual contest for gamers to show their skills.