List of Esports Organisations in Nigeria 2026
10 January 2026
Nigeria’s esports ecosystem in 2026 stands as one of Africa’s most dynamic, with organisations spanning media, competition infrastructure, communities, governance, production and platform technology. Below is a researched profile of key organisations shaping Nigerian esports today.
This list organises Esports organisations in Nigeria across Tournament Organisation, Community, Oversight and Platforms
Organisers – Competitive Ecosystem Builders
10N8E
Website: https://10n8e.gg
A major West African esports organiser running large competitive circuits, including the Nigeria Pro League, the Deca Cup and campus tours such as Gamefest. It focuses on PUBG Mobile, COD Mobile, Mobile Legends and Free Fire competitive communities across Nigeria.
Onward Esports
Website: https://www.instagram.com/onwardesports/
Emerging competitive organiser known for structuring local tournaments and leagues across popular titles in Nigeria, including Call of Duty Mobile and Free Fire.
Cade Esports
Website: https://www.cadeesport.com/
Cade Esports is a Nigerian based esports organiser focused on building structured competitive ecosystems and high-impact events that amplify gaming culture nationally and across Africa. Some of their events include the Cade African Gaming Expo (CAGE), the National E-Soccer League and several Pro Leagues across various game titles
Gamr Africa
Website: https://gamr.africa
One of Nigeria’s largest gaming and esports platforms, hosting tournaments, community engagement programmes and annual flagship events such as GamrX, which in 2025 brought over 1,000 gamers from across Africa together in Lagos. Gamr also offers esports training and community hubs.
3 Crown Esports
Website: https://3crownesports.com
An African esports network that organises events like the West African Pro League for Free Fire and Mobile Legends, the Nigeria Esports Cup and the African Elite League, supporting team and individual competitive pathways in multiple titles.
Carry1st
Website: https://www.carry1st.com/shop
Carry1st is a mobile gaming publisher that supports competitive engagement through regional qualifiers like the Carry1st Africa Cup, where Nigerian and African teams compete for continental representation in the Call of Duty Mobile World Championship
GG Arena
Website:https://www.instagram.com/ggarenaesport/
A competitive events organiser hosting both online and local esports tournaments across popular titles, connecting players with structured competition.
Petabyte Esports
Website: https://pesports.gg/
Petabyte Esports is an innovative Nigerian esports organisation focused on expanding competitive gaming and community engagement while fostering new pathways for players and corporate involvement. Petabyte is best known for organising large-scale events such as the Corporate Tournament & Esports Championship (CTEC) 2025 and the Burger King EA FC Crown League. It also partners with established event producers to elevate tournament quality and reach across Nigeria’s esports ecosystem.
Media and Consultation
Nexal Gaming
Website: https://website-a445e486.hhm.fcs.mybluehost.me
Founded in 2019 as a gaming community and news platform, Nexal Gaming has evolved into a broader media and gaming company focusing on news, magazines, reports, and consultation services to support ecosystem entry for athletes, fintechs, esports organisers, teams, game developers and brands.
Esports Africa News
Website: https://esportsafricanews.com/
A dedicated journalism outlet covering esports events, industry developments and trends across Africa, helping Nigerian esports gain broader exposure and industry visibility. (General web search)
The Afrogamer
Website: https://theafrogamer.com/
Afrogamer is a leading African esports and gaming media platform providing news analysis, interviews, event coverage and community insights from across Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights competitive gaming developments, tournament announcements, industry trends and player stories, serving as a key source of information and engagement for the continent’s gaming community. In 2024, Afrogamer expanded its reach through a weekly esports show in partnership with Afrosport TV, further amplifying African esports content.
Mobiele Agency
Website: https://mobieleagency.com/
Mobiele Agency is Africa’s premier esports consultancy and brand engagement partner, specialising in connecting brands, sports organisations and gaming audiences through immersive esports experiences, strategic activations and competitive event management. Based in Lagos with regional reach, Mobiele helps bridge the gap between traditional sports and esports while supporting educational workshops, tournaments and networking opportunities across the continent.
Community Organisations – Grassroots
These groups support grassroots engagement, casual competitive play and social connections across gaming communities:
- Gaming Hub – Social and competitive community space for local gamers.
- CODM Funrooms – Call of Duty Mobile community focusing on social play and informal tournaments.
- ML Hub – Mobile Legends league organiser.
- Content Creators – Collective of gaming content creators and influencers.
- OAS Gaming – Community network nurturing gaming talents in Nigeria
- NGLA – Organised network of Free Fire Guilds in Nigeria.
- UNSULLIED ARMY – Hosts of the Clatter of Clans PUBG Mobile Competition
- Meta Communities – Collection of Facebook and WhatsApp Gaming Groups.
- Other Notable Communities include Gameit9ja, Creative Gaming Entertainment (CGE), Phoenix Esports, Gacom and Iron League
Structure and Oversight
Esports Federation of Nigeria (EFN)
Website: https://nigeriaesportsfederation.com
The official governing body for esports in Nigeria, recognised by national and international affiliates. It defines competitive standards, supports national qualifiers, and fosters developmental pathways from grassroots to pro levels. It has formal partnerships, such as the endorsement of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang as a national partner.
African Esports Rankings
Website: https://www.instagram.com/aer_ranking/
Structural support for Call of Duty Mobile T2 and T3 Teams in Africa
African Free Fire Community
Website: https://africanfreefirecommunity.com/
Community oversight and event coordination for Free Fire players and competitions
Efootball Nigeria League
Website: https://www.tiktok.com/@efnl__
A community focused on organising eFootball leagues and player engagement nationally.
Mobile Legends Nigeria
Website: https://www.instagram.com/mobile_legends_nigeria/
Community organiser for National Mobile Legends Leagues and Competitions
Production Houses – Event and Broadcast
Gameevo TECH
Website: https://gameevotech.com/
Production house specialising in esports production, league organising, esports broadcast, livestreaming and gaming technology support in Nigeria.
RealTime Productions
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClC_0vdBURMx81fKW5FG8Ug
Livestream production and broadcast support for esports tournaments and community showcases.
Platforms AND Infrastructure
ENGY Africa
Website: https://engy.africa
A community and social networking platform for gamers to locate events, transact and network
Clapmi
Website: https://clapmi.com
Clapmi is a competitive livestreaming platform that merges Web2 usability with Web3 reward systems to empower creators and fans through real-time interactive competitions.
Gameporte
Website: https://gameporte.com
Gameporte provides a seamless platform tailored for gamers to transact, earn, and connect.
Carry1st Shop
Website: https://shop.carry1st.com
The Carry1st Shop is an African online shop that provides easy access to gaming products and digital essentials
Conclusion
In 2026, Nigeria’s esports landscape reflects a mature, interconnected ecosystem driven by competitive organisers, community builders, oversight bodies, production houses and digital platforms. From grassroots communities to pan-African events, these organisations are shaping Nigeria’s strategic position as a key esports hub in Africa, further expanding opportunities for players, creators, and industry partners alike.