The competitions of the Afro-Arab Esports League kicked off on Saturday, featuring participation from over 25 national teams. The teams will compete for three days in a variety of tournaments tailored for both men and women, covering popular games such as eFootball and Valorant.
The inauguration ceremony of the Afro-Arab Esports League was held in the presence of Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation and chairman of the Arab Esports Federation, and Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports.
Heads of Esports federations also attended the event, including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Senegal, Kenya, Ghana, Morocco, Bahrain, Oman, Cameroon, Mali, Somalia, Libya, Syria, Iraq, Burkina Faso, Jordan, Lebanon, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, South Africa, Namibia, and Nigeria.
Prince Faisal underlined the importance of the event as a primary means to foster cultural exchange and collaboration among the participating nations.
He hoped that over time more Arab and African teams would take part.
He also emphasized the desired goals of these championships, which provide an opportunity for players to come together, share experiences, and celebrate their shared passion while competing in esports.
Meanwhile, Dr. Sobhi lauded the efforts of Prince Faisal in spearheading the creation of the Afro-Arab Esports League. He highlighted the importance of uniting the youth from the Arab and African regions in a single platform to engage in these competitions, noting its evident significance and the numerous opportunities it provides for growth.
