NESA Games Week 2 Leaderboard – University of Ibadan vs University of Port Harcourt
1 September 2025
The NESA Games continued into Week 2 with rising intensity as the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) battled across Free Fire, Call of Duty Mobile, Chess, and Esports Trivia. The second week brought not only higher scores but also a clear sense of which teams and individuals are beginning to dominate their categories. By comparing Week 1 performances to Week 2 growth, we can see both universities sharpening their strategies and producing standout players who are defining the competition.
Overall Leaderboard
By the end of Week 2, UI had accumulated a total of 47,381 points across all four titles, while UNIPORT followed closely with 41,227 points. When we isolate just Week 2 contributions, UI scored 24,614 points, up from their 22,767 points in Week 1. UNIPORT also made a significant leap, adding 23,032 points to their 18,195 Week 1 total. This means UI outscored UNIPORT in Week 2 by a margin of 1,582 points, maintaining a slim but meaningful lead in the overall standings.
- UI Total Points after Week 2: 47,381
- UNIPORT Total Points after Week 2: 41,227
This narrow margin sets up a thrilling contest heading into subsequent weeks, with both schools showing balanced strengths in different categories.
Top 20 Students in Free Fire – NESA Games Week 2 (UI vs UNIPORT)
Free Fire continued to be a battleground for high-kill duos. In Week 2 alone, UI added 4,347 new points to bring their cumulative total to 8,295, while UNIPORT added 2,589 points to reach 5,784 overall. This means UI outperformed UNIPORT by nearly 1,800 points in Free Fire during Week 2, highlighting Ibadan’s aggressive and efficient strategies.
At the player level, FLUX.N1FFY and KN BROKEN (UI) delivered a dominant performance, scoring 2,274 points with a combined 116 kills, easily the highest duo contribution in Free Fire across both weeks. UNIPORT’s NG.BIGZOE and Ck smith otb were close behind with 2,162 points and 122 kills, showing consistency after topping Week 1. Meanwhile, UI’s Hazel and Neon continued to impress, ranking third with 1,362 points, while Ask of Tumzy and KN Cole added another 1,203 points.
The key storyline here is Ibadan’s depth. Unlike in Week 1 where UNIPORT’s top duo led the table, Week 2 saw multiple Ibadan pairs breaking into the top five, making them the stronger all-round Free Fire side.
Top 20 Students in Call of Duty Mobile – NESA Games Week 2 (UI vs UNIPORT)
Call of Duty Mobile remains UNIPORT’s stronghold. By Week 2, they had accumulated 10,393 points, which means they added 4,943 points in Week 2 alone. UI reached 4,136 cumulative points, meaning they added only 2,067 points in Week 2. The nearly 3,000 point gap in CODM performance underscores Port Harcourt’s dominance in this title.
Leading the way, SINOFPRIDE and ITECH (UNIPORT) registered a combined 197 kills and 3,170 points after two weeks, showing a sharp rise from their Week 1 tally of 93 kills and 1,535 points. This means they doubled their output in Week 2, solidifying their role as CODM’s most dangerous duo. Similarly, Gr¹・W乇کƬ and Wisdomsoli10 (UNIPORT) grew from 1,139 points in Week 1 to 1,878 cumulative, adding 739 points in Week 2.
UI’s strongest showing came from Blueŷ and尺Ə>§мuЯƒ, who leapt from just 431 points in Week 1 to 1,641 cumulative, meaning they added 1,210 points in Week 2. Despite this improvement, UI’s CODM squads still trail heavily behind UNIPORT, who fielded five duos in the top ten compared to Ibadan’s three.
Top 10 Students in CHESS – NESA Games Week 2 (UI vs UNIPORT)
Chess has become another critical scoring category, with both schools fielding players capable of sweeping matches. By Week 2, UI had amassed 13,450 points, meaning they scored an impressive 9,200 points in Week 2 alone, more than doubling their Week 1 output. UNIPORT also surged with 16,950 cumulative points, meaning they added 12,000 points in Week 2.
This indicates that Chess is UNIPORT’s strongest growth area. Their lead widened as they outscored UI by 2,800 points in Chess during Week 2, largely due to consistent wins across multiple players.
Individually, Blundingblunder (UI) continued to shine, climbing from 17 wins in Week 1 to 63 wins total by Week 2, giving him 46 wins and 4,600 points in Week 2 alone. On UNIPORT’s side, Yigakpoa reached 48 wins and 4,800 points, while Goku Black posted 41 wins and 4,100 points. The numbers confirm that while Blundingblunder is the standout individual, UNIPORT’s broader roster depth in Chess has tilted the balance in their favor.
Top 10 Students in ESPORTS TRIVIA– NESA Games Week 2 (UI vs UNIPORT)
Trivia remains UI’s stronghold. By Week 2, they had 21,500 cumulative points, which means they earned 9,000 points in Week 2. UNIPORT reached 8,100 cumulative points, adding just 3,500 in Week 2. This created a massive 5,500 point swing in Ibadan’s favor.
UI dominated the top of the Trivia leaderboard, with @galacticos and @olli both tied at 2,800 points, while Anon and Cole One2 followed with 2,600 each. UNIPORT’s only strong showing came from INFINITY (2,300 points) and Lothanuel (2,000 points). Trivia therefore stands as the single category where Ibadan is clearly unmatched, and it is the anchor of their overall lead.
Key Storylines from Week 2
- UI’s Rise in Free Fire: From trailing in Week 1 to dominating with multiple duos in the top five, Ibadan used Week 2 to show depth and coordination.
- UNIPORT’s CODM Supremacy: With five duos in the top ten and a 3,000 point advantage in Week 2 alone, Port Harcourt remains the CODM powerhouse.
- Chess Balance of Power: Blundingblunder stands out individually, but UNIPORT’s team-wide contributions gave them a 2,800 point Week 2 edge.
- Trivia Domination by UI: A 5,500 point advantage in Week 2 Trivia tilted the overall balance in Ibadan’s favor.
Outlook
As the competition heads into Week 3, UI holds a slim 6,154 point overall lead, but UNIPORT’s momentum in Chess and CODM cannot be overlooked. If UI is to stay ahead, they must continue their Free Fire surge and maintain Trivia dominance. Meanwhile, UNIPORT will rely on its proven CODM firepower and growing Chess supremacy to close the gap.
The NESA Games have now developed into a two-university rivalry defined by specialization. UI thrives in Free Fire and Trivia, while UNIPORT commands CODM and Chess. With such clear contrasts, the deciding factor may come down to consistency across all games rather than domination in just one. Week 3 promises even higher stakes, and the statistics so far suggest that the battle for supremacy is only just beginning.