The Brazilian-born swung the ball over from the left corner of the area towards Khaleed Ebraheim as the full-back galloped into space behind the Lion City defence and his first-time centre as he slid along the turf found Firas Ben Arbi at the far post and he finished with aplomb.

That took his assist tally to five with Marcus Meloni then confirming the title with his late strike.

"I am very happy to win the tournament and the MVP award. We worked very hard and I am glad that we saw it throught.

"I have to say thank you to the coach as he gave me freedom to do what I had to do. I learnt so much from him," said Caio.