Tekken 8: revisiting the Swahili Champions in Kampala
A look back at the March 7–8, 2026 event in Kampala, where esports industry discussions shared the programme with a women’s Tekken 8 tournament.
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October 202630Final announced
NGLA Unity Series ’26:
on course for the African final
A continental circuit launched with 24 teams. The programme includes a Clash Squad phase from 21 to 24 October, then a 12-team final on 30 October.
View the NGLA programme External sourceProgramme consulted on 23 October 2026. Announced dates do not constitute results.AWEL: a pathway to the continental stage
The African Women Esports League plans dedicated access for women's teams to the Unity Series. The project is presented by NGLA in its 2026 programme.
Understanding the circuit · Source NGLAWhen Abidjan hosted the Orange Esport Experience
Fourteen African countries announced for the regional final, with FIFA 23, eFootball and Street Fighter V on the programme.
Back to the edition · Source OrangeBehind the gamertags
Players. Journeys.
The work, the ambitions and the voices
who give African esports a face.
Senegal · Virtual footballSNA Interview · 28 August 2025
DexxJunior
From his first tournaments to his view on the organisation of the African scene, the Senegalese player talks about what drives him.
Read the player profileArchive photo, 2023 · Source: Esports Africa News
South Africa · Virtual footballCareer highlights · External source
Julio 'Beast' Bianchi
A South African journey on the FIFA circuit: his Goliath Gaming profile notably retraces his qualification for the FIFAe World Cup 2021.
Discover his journey at Goliath GamingPhoto: Goliath Gaming · Archive, date not specifiedThe scene in pictures
We talk about it. We watch it.
Selected portraits and highlights
on the African scene's channels.
Julio 'Beast' Bianchi, as a player
The portrait of the South African player, published by his team in a series produced with Predator Africa.
Open on YouTubeTravis Vercueil, a journey on Fortnite
The portrait of the South African player published by Goliath Gaming, in its series produced with Predator Africa.
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The game goes beyond the screen.
Federations, teams, studios, careers: understanding esports also means telling the stories of the people building its ecosystem.
Explore the scene and its sourcesSNA Archives · 1 October 2023