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The Esports Association Ghana has received a formal invitation to participate in the prestigious Esports World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 8 to August 24, 2025.
The invitation, extended by the Esports World Cup Foundation and the Saudi Esports Federation, was officially addressed to the President of the Association, Kwesi Hayford. A two-member delegation from Ghana will attend the global event, which is widely regarded as one of the most significant competitions in the international gaming industry.
Highlighting the significance of the event, the Association noted that this year’s tournament will bring together over 2,000 elite players and more than 200 professional clubs from across the globe, all competing for a record-breaking prize pool of $70 million.
Mr. Hayford, in response to the invitation, shared his excitement and appreciation: “This is a monumental step for Ghanaian esports. Being recognised and invited to such a global event reaffirms the hard work we’ve put into building a sustainable and competitive ecosystem here in Ghana. We look forward to representing our community on the global stage.”
The official invitation was signed by HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, and Mr. Ralf Reichert, Chief Executive Officer of the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF).
Source: myghanadaily