https://nexalgaming.co/ Media and ecosystem growth partner for gaming in Africa en Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:05:21 GMT https://nexalgaming.co/post/eniola-edun-inaugurated-as-chairperson-of-lagos-state-esports-association https://nexalgaming.co/post/eniola-edun-inaugurated-as-chairperson-of-lagos-state-esports-association Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:37:46 GMT GAMR co-founder and CEO Eniola Edun has been inaugurated as Chairperson of the Lagos State Esports Association (LSEA), the esports body operating under the L... Esports https://nexalgaming.co/post/ffws-africa-2026-the-final-12-are-locked-in-as-the-race-for-bangkok-heats-up https://nexalgaming.co/post/ffws-africa-2026-the-final-12-are-locked-in-as-the-race-for-bangkok-heats-up Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:37:00 GMT The picture for Free Fire World Series (FFWS) Africa 2026 is getting clearer. With Knockout Stage Week 2 Day 3 in the books, the continent's title race has b... 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Industry Gaming news https://nexalgaming.co/post/here-are-the-players-representing-africa-for-eafc-at-the-esports-nations-cup-2026 https://nexalgaming.co/post/here-are-the-players-representing-africa-for-eafc-at-the-esports-nations-cup-2026 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:25:00 GMT Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—Nine African nations have officially locked in their spots at the upcoming Esports Nations Cup (ENC), set to take place this November in... Esports Esports Nations Cup (ENC) EAFC Esports Teams and Corporations https://nexalgaming.co/post/team-pride-crowned-npl-season-9-champions-at-lagos-grand-finals-2 https://nexalgaming.co/post/team-pride-crowned-npl-season-9-champions-at-lagos-grand-finals-2 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:13:20 GMT Team Pride has been named champions of the Nigerian Pro League Season 9, closing out the LAN Grand Finals at Waterfall Event Centre in Ikeja, Lagos over the... PUBG Mobile https://nexalgaming.co/post/team-nigeria-secures-global-esports-games-2026-ticket-after-dominant-mlbb-africa https://nexalgaming.co/post/team-nigeria-secures-global-esports-games-2026-ticket-after-dominant-mlbb-africa Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:29:46 GMT Nigeria's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) squad has officially secured its spot at the Global Esports Games 2026 in Los Angeles, topping the African Regiona... Esports https://nexalgaming.co/post/kami-zlatan-qualifies-for-global-esports-games-los-angeles-2026 https://nexalgaming.co/post/kami-zlatan-qualifies-for-global-esports-games-los-angeles-2026 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:29:31 GMT Nigeria has another representative heading to the Global Esports Games Los Angeles 2026, with Kami Zlatan confirming qualification in eFootball. The mileston... 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