Mercury International Crowns Fantasy Premier League Winners of the 2024/2025 Season

Mercury International, Sierra Leone’s leading sports betting company, on June 27th, 2025, hosted the grand award ceremony of the Mercurybet Fantasy Premier League (FPL) trophy for the 2024/2025 English Premier League season.

Over 5,000 Sierra Leoneans signed up as fantasy football managers, but only the top 10 finalists emerged victorious—walking away with cash prizes totaling NLE405,000.

The ultimate winner, Malik Jalloh, claimed the grand prize of NLE100,000, solidifying his place as the best fantasy manager of the season.

The ceremony took place at the prestigious Radio Mercury premises in Freetown, marking the end of a thrilling season-long competition that brought together football fans and fantasy league managers from across the country.

A Season of Strategy, Skill, and Big Wins

The FPL commenced on August 16th, 2024, and concluding on May 25th, 2025, the Mercurybet FPL captivated over 5,000 Sierra Leonean football lovers who competed for monthly rewards, and a grand prize that would make any fantasy manager proud.

This year, the stakes were higher and the rewards bigger. Ten top-performing managers were awarded cash prizes totaling NLE360,000, with the grand winner taking home a whopping NLE100,000. Of the ten winners, three were females, a commendable step toward inclusivity in fantasy sports. The prizes ranged from NLE100,000 for the first place to NLE12,000 for the tenth, reflecting Mercurybet’s commitment to rewarding excellence across all tiers.

In addition to the main awards, Mercurybet ran an in-play monthly reward system, awarding NLE3,000 to the Manager of the Month and NLE1,500 to the Deputy Manager of the Month, throughout the season—further pushing total disbursements to an impressive NLE405,000.

Malik Jalloh (L), grand winner of the Mercurybet Fantasy Premier League receiving the grand prize of NLE100,000 / James Tamba-Martha/VRC Media 

Mercurybet’s Vision: Beyond Profit—Changing Lives

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Online Manager Octavious Jackson for Mercury International expressed pride in the growth and impact of the Mercurybet FPL.

“As the number one betting company in Sierra Leone, we wanted to be a part of the Fantasy Premier League experience in a grand style this season. We increased both the number of winners and the prize money, all fully sponsored by Mercurybet.com,” he said.

He emphasized that the initiative was not just about business but about creating life-changing opportunities for people from all walks of life.

“This league has created more awareness around the Premier League and fantasy football. It’s not just a game—it’s a platform that transforms lives. We don’t care about who you are or where you come from. If you’re passionate and strategic, you can win.”

He added that anyone still doubting the credibility of Mercurybet is doing so at their own detriment.

“We have countless testaments that speak to our transparency and genuine commitment to our players.”

Octavious Jackson, Deputy Online Manager presenting cash prize to one of the Top 10 winners / James Tamba-Martha/ VRC Media 

As fantasy football continues to gain popularity in Sierra Leone, Mercury International’s efforts to blend entertainment, competition, and empowerment are worthy of recognition. The Mercurybet FPL has not only proven to be a platform for football fun but a catalyst for change, fostering a new generation of managers who think critically, plan strategically, and now, earn rewardingly.

With the 2025/2026 Premier League season on the horizon, fans can only expect bigger surprises and even greater rewards.

Fantasy isn’t just fantasy anymore—it’s real money, real pride, and real impact.

Malik Jalloh, grand winner of the Mercurybet Fantasy Premier League / James Tamba-Martha/ VRC Media