KENYA Kenya – shop prepared to host the FIFA 20 tournament in Nairobi 3 years ago Samuel Post Views: 1,653 Kenyan-based gaming hub, Tric Gaming, is set host one of the biggest FIFA 20 e-sports competitions in Nairobi. Planned for 18th October kick-off the tourney is very well expected to be among the biggest in the city with over 420 participants already registered to compete against each other. The lounge is one quite popular among young video game players with its luxurious setting located at three locations in the CBD. What surprises, even more, is that this will be the first tournament of this kind that the lounge plans and hosts. However, the competition is expected to be a tough one with a Kes. 175,000 total pool prize attached to it. The tourney will be specialised with the latest FIFA 20 as the ultimate battlefield. This will definitely be one to see considering the gameplay changes that were brought in with FIFA’s latest edition that haven’ been as pleasing to a lot of players. The first day, 19th will begin with the 400+ players battling it out in the knock out rounds. This will end with 64 players heading out on the 20th at Two Rivers Mall for the finals where the best players will have a chance to shine. The grand prize Kes 100,000 will be given to the winner with the first and second runner-up earning Kes 50,000 and Kes 25,000 respectively. “This is our first-ever e-sports tournament to host and it will really be interesting to see the FIFA 20 competition live up to our expectations and be as successful to the players as it will be to us. A full-bblooded encounter for a number of reasons, many of them illegitimate.” It definitely is pleasing to see the world of e-sports growing with more parties coming in to bring as many opportunities to the country’s players. This tourney comes concurrently with Safaricom’s BLAZE e-sports competition going on at Dedan Kimathi University, Nyeri. Source: gadgets-africa.com About Post Author Samuel I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. See author's posts SamuelI am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: FIFA 20, Kenya Continue Reading Previous Why Kenya parliament is proposing 20% excise tax on bet stakeNext Kenya – Betin closes 500 points, 2,500 Kenyans will lose their jobs More Stories KENYA ONLINE Leading Africa’s casino GamePawa launches in Kenya 4 hours ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Court orders gambling firm to pay former staff Sh12m in terminal dues 5 hours ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Ndungú’s stake in Sportpesa firm risks seizure without pay 1 day ago Szarlot CASINO KENYA Illicit brew, counterfeit goods retrieved in a nationwide police crackdown 1 day ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Gamblers Rejoice As Court Scraps Nairobi Law 4 days ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Court quashes betting tax, limit on gambling in 5-star hotels 5 days ago Szarlot KENYA ONLINE The State of Gaming and E-sport Space in Africa 6 days ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA BetEngines launches the first Sportsbook software solution tailor-made for the African market. 2 weeks ago Adeleye Awakan EXPERTS KENYA Ronald Karauri’s Inspiring Journey from Pilot to SportPesa Billionaire 2 weeks ago Szarlot KENYA ONLINE The Rise of Crypto Casinos in Kenya 2 weeks ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Betting firms rush to comply with new tax regulations 2 weeks ago Samuel KENYA ONLINE NCC, NLRC collaborate to fight illicit gamers 2 weeks ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.