Nigeria’s Sierra 7 Defends Title in Carry1st Cup Regional Finals, Secures Spot in Grand Finals

Sierra 7 has claimed the title of being the best in Nigeria in the Carry1st cup for the second year. This is a record breaking feat by S7. The record set is mind blowing as this is the second year the Carry1st cup is held, this is a back to back for S7.

The competition featured top teams in Nigeria in a fierce battle from the group stage up to the finals. Over 20 teams participated in the event, spanning for 30 days. The finals ended August 3rd, 2025 between S7 and Eclipse gaming.

Previous Edition

S7 was up against the rising stars of Rage gaming and the very consistent NATO gaming in the 2024 edition of Carry1st cup. The 3 made it to the finals and tugged it out. The loser’s bracket run from S7 and a cling on the title was praiseworthy.

In the grand finale of the Carry1st cup, S7 made it out of the group stage only barely. Going Aura for Aura with the best team in Ghana. With all the work they put in, their victory was not crowned, they couldn’t make a podium finish. This year, S7 will want to see that it changes. As they will be having a home advantage.

Nigeria Regional finals

The competition was fierce, with teams battling for the coveted chance to represent Nigeria on the continental stage. The final showdown saw S7 face off against Eclipse Gaming, a team that had proven to be a formidable contender throughout the tournament.

The two teams had previously met in the Winners Bracket, where S7 narrowly edged out Eclipse Gaming in a tense match. After that defeat, Eclipse Gaming showcased their tenacity by dropping to the Losers Bracket and delivering a flawless 3-0 victory against Strix to earn their rematch in the grand finals.

With a map advantage coming into the finals, S7 was determined to close out the series. However, Eclipse Gaming refused to back down, pushing the champions to their limits in a nail-biting, seven-map series.

In the end, S7’s experience and strategic prowess shone through, allowing them to secure a hard-fought 4-3 victory and etch their name in the history of the Carry1st Cup once again.

This victory is particularly significant for S7, as it grants them the incredible opportunity to represent Africa in the Call of Duty Mobile World Championship. The team will now have the chance to test their skills against the best players from around the Africa, carrying the hopes of Nigeria on their shoulders.

Carry1st In Nigeria

The Carry1st Africa Cup Grand Finals will be held on August 30 in Lagos, Nigeria. This will give S7 a home-field advantage as they compete against other regional winners from across the continent.

Winners from other countries are:

• Paradox from South Africa
• Sage from West Africa Francophone
• Nondescript Gaming Africa from Uganda
• Instinct from North Africa
• Aura 233 from Ghana
• Delta eSports from Kenya
• Trinity Esports who secured a wildcard spot
• Sierra 7 from Nigeria

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