It is more than just a transition when a boy leaves his father’s house, it is a statement and so it is when a player leaves the challengers league to the Cade Esports Pro league. The moment you step into the next division of the Cade Esports from the challengers division, you can now claim to be a pro. 

The Cade esports structure to determine the next set of players to carry the Nigerian flag across Africa has since started, shortly after the defeat to Ghana in the rivalry series. The rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana does not seem to have stopped, as the Cade Esports cup is not only to showcase the top gamers in Nigeria to the world but also a preparation for the rivalry series ahead.

Division 2, Pro League, is about getting the top 8 players who would join the elites in a fierce battle to determine the top 4 to represent Nigeria. Not to get ahead of ourselves, Pro league is packed with players worth watching. The story of the bottom 8 in the first edition of Cade Esports will take a twist as they will be proving themselves worthy of going back to the Elite division. Names like Josh, Rhymez, Bright, Anife will have to show that they are not pushovers.

The Challengers have shown promise, as the winner of the challengers cup is definitely a player to look out for. Kaykay eventually came out on top after going up against Dadaboi, who was not an easy match. They both received automatic qualifications as the tournament ended. Balogun Yemi and Wolevation secured 3rd and 4th place respectively and also automatic qualifications. 

Cade Esports: Pro League Structure

A spice of 1.3 million naira has been placed for the pro league. In a bid to encourage participation and real competition, the prize reward trickles down to 8th position. This shows that the players who will be advancing get to have a taste of what is ahead in terms of competition and reward. The Cade Esports Pro League is set to kick off on the 17th of January, 2026. 12 different players have battled their way out of the challengers league and fought into the pro league.

The structure will only accommodate 8 players to replace the relegated 8 from the elite division. And whilst the bottom 8 from the previous elite cup will be playing, the challenge is no ordinary one. The newbies are aiming to take their place and cement their names in history. The former elites are trying to regain their honour and confidence in the midst of this. It will be a great series for Esport fans as players will be going head to head for 7 weekends back to back. Who comes out on top? 

To get to see who comes out on top,Nexal Gaming Company will be releasing information as the games unfold. For more inquiries, you can reach out to Cade Esports on their social media pages.