Ghana's Esports Association received an official invitation to compete at the 2025 Esports World Cup scheduled for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament runs from July 8 through August 24 with a record $70 million prize pool, attracting approximately 2,000 elite players and 200 professional teams. Association President Kwesi Hayford will lead a two-person delegation representing the country at this prestigious global competition. The Esports World Cup Foundation and the leadership of the Saudi Esports Federation jointly extended the invitation.
Hayford described the invitation as a significant milestone for Ghana's electronic sports development. Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud and CEO Ralf Reichert co-signed the formal invitation recognizing Ghana's progress in building a regulated, competitive gaming infrastructure. The association expressed gratitude for this international recognition and pledged continued efforts to expand Ghana's global presence in esports. This participation marks an important step in establishing Ghana within the worldwide competitive gaming community.
Hayford described the invitation as a significant milestone for Ghana's electronic sports development. Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud and CEO Ralf Reichert co-signed the formal invitation recognizing Ghana's progress in building a regulated, competitive gaming infrastructure. The association expressed gratitude for this international recognition and pledged continued efforts to expand Ghana's global presence in esports. This participation marks an important step in establishing Ghana within the worldwide competitive gaming community.
