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Egypt, Saudi Host Africa’s First All-Female Esports Tournament

April 24, 2025
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By Belal Nawar

Senior Journalist

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By Belal Nawar

Senior Journalist

Africa’s gaming scene is set for change with the announcement of the Carry1st Africa Cup: MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) Qualifier, scheduled to take place at Insomnia in Cairo, Egypt. This tournament marks the kickoff of the Carry1st Africa Cup 2025 and serves as the official Africa Qualifier for the Esports World Cup (EWC) MWI 2025. The victors will earn the prestigious opportunity to represent Africa at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia later this year. The Carry1st Africa Cup has quickly established itself as a cornerstone of the Esports community, following the successful inaugural event in 2024 that featured top-tier competitors and a prize pool of USD 15,000 (EGP764,374.). This year’s tournament aims to shine a spotlight on female gamers, providing them with a dedicated stage to showcase their skills at the highest level. The MWI Qualifier will unfold through multiple stages, starting with two online qualifiers that will feature 32 teams each, separated into categories for Egypt and the rest of Africa. Key dates for the tournament are as follows: registration opened on 26 March, 2025, and closed on 2 April , 2025. The online qualifiers for teams…


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