Keywords: Esports


Africa esports boom: Kigali tournament reveals the continent’s growing gaming economy

The latest edition of the SportsBiz Africa Esports Cup has offered a glimpse of what Africa's rapidly expanding gaming community could become if the continent succeeds in building the infrastructure and commercial ecosystem needed to support professional esports. Held in Kigali on September 12 and......

FFWS MENA 2026: Morocco Achieves a Triple Lead and Aims for Another Global Qualification

Morocco kicks off the autumn season of the Free Fire World Series Middle East and North Africa (FFWS MENA) 2026 on a particularly favorable note. At the end of the first week of competition, three Moroccan teams occupy the top three spots in the regional rankings, confirming the rise of the national......

Morocco gaming expo 2026 positions Morocco as video game industry

The third edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo took place in Rabat from 20 to 24 May 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to build a structured video game industry. The event gathered startups, investors, training institutions, and international experts around a sector that......

Orange Maroc expands support for Morocco’s growing esports industry

Orange Maroc strengthened its position in Morocco’s gaming sector during the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 in Rabat through a series of partnerships focused on esports development, digital culture, and youth talent support. The company announced three strategic agreements aimed at expanding opportunities......

Chinese gamer’s two-year hotel stay ends in shocking discovery

Hotel staff in China were stunned after a guest checked out following a continuous two-year stay, leaving behind a room filled with trash, waste, and unbearable filth. The man, reportedly addicted to video games, had rarely left his room during his long-term stay. Shocking discovery after checkout When......

Morocco’s sports economy emerges as a global growth powerhouse

Morocco’s sports sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation, evolving beyond passion and national pride into a structured, revenue-generating industry. With significant investments in infrastructure, soaring sponsorship deals, and the rise of burgeoning disciplines like padel and esports, the......

Cristiano Ronaldo and Saudi Arabia Unite to Host First-Ever Esports World Cup

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has joined forces with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to spearhead the launch of the first-ever Esports World Cup, set to debut in Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2024. This landmark event aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a premier global hub for electronic......

L’bankalik sparks excitement in Moroccan gaming with L’banka League finale

L’bankalik, the 100% mobile banking brand of Attijariwafa Bank, celebrated the grand finale of the first edition of its amateur esports tournament, L’banka League, on June 4, 2025. Held under the auspices of the Fédération Royale Marocaine des Jeux Électroniques (FRMJE)......

Esports and the quest for Olympic recognition

Professional competitive gaming embodies several characteristics traditionally associated with Olympic disciplines. Elite esports practitioners engage in systematic training regimens of remarkable intensity, often exceeding ten hours daily—a commitment comparable to that of conventional Olympic......