Emergence of National Esports Federations in Africa

TLDR

• The confirmation that the 14th African Games will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from 27 August to 10 September 2027 should be celebrated across the continent.
• Across Africa, national esports federations have emerged in dozens of countries, private tournament organisers continue to invest despite limited resources, and thousands of young competitors represent their nations at.
• National Olympic Committees, Ministries of Sport, African sports confederations, national esports federations and the private sector all have roles to play in presenting a coordinated vision.
• It provides African athletes with another opportunity to compete on one of the continent’s largest sporting stages while reinforcing cooperation between the African Union, national governments and sporting institutions.
• International federations continue to debate governance structures, while major multi-sport competitions have begun embracing competitive gaming in various forms.