The 2023 Global Esports Games African qualification edition will be running on a 5G network as a result of a partnership between Huawei Kenya and the Esports Federation of Kenya.
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The eFootball category has attracted 12 teams drawn into two groups of 6 each with four slots up for grabs. Kenya is in group B alongside South Sudan, Senegal, Djibouti, Somalia, and Algeria while Pool A shall have Namibia, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Tunisia, and South Africa.
The top two from each group gain automatic qualification, while the first and second runners-up will face off in the semi-finals to battle out for the two additional slots.
What They’re Saying
“Huawei is thrilled to partner with the Kenyan National esports team and to support gamers in Kenya. We understand that seamless connectivity is crucial for players, and that’s why we’re excited to provide 5G routers to ensure they can connect to high-speed 5G networks, enabling them to perform at their best.
We believe in the power of technology to elevate gaming experiences, and this partnership exemplifies our commitment to enhancing the esports ecosystem in the country,” said Maureen Mwaniki, Public Relations Director at Huawei Kenya.
Esports Kenya President Ronnie Lucy thanked Huawei for the support. “We reached out to Huawei at a very short notice and it is really generous of them to offer this major boost to our esports national team. We are hoping for a great result.”
Digging Deeper
5G’s low latency makes mobile gaming smoother. With 5G, an online game can recognize 200 to 300 clicks per minute. The extra clicks could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
In the mobile games category, the Kenyan PUBG Mobile team faces off with nine other African nations with three slots on the line. Algeria, Djibouti, Ghana, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Zambia are the other teams. The 4v4 game is a battle royal format that involves all teams at the virtual arena competing at a go.
Kenya’s women’s team dubbed dota2 has already qualified for the global showpiece after emerging top of their African qualifiers. The games are set to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in December 2023.
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