{"id":18356,"date":"2025-09-15T17:19:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18356"},"modified":"2025-09-15T18:03:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T18:03:28","slug":"x-force-rejects-crowned-kings-of-pubg-mobile-africa-cup-in-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18356","title":{"rendered":"X Force Rejects Crowned Kings of PUBG Mobile Africa Cup in Nairobi."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Bob Julius<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya \u2013<\/strong> The 2025 PUBG Mobile Africa Cup (PMAC) Finals wrapped up in thrilling style at Charter Hall, Nairobi, in what has been described as the <strong>biggest esports event in Africa\u2019s history<\/strong>. With a record <strong>12,318 registrations<\/strong>, the competition showcased the explosive rise of mobile gaming across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound5518337882605351938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound5518337882605351938.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound5518337882605351938-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After two days of gripping action, <strong>X Force Rejects emerged champions<\/strong>, lifting the PMAC trophy, pocketing <strong>Ksh. 1 million<\/strong>, and securing a ticket to represent Africa at the global championship in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound8106744592188504653-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound8106744592188504653-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound8106744592188504653-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound8106744592188504653.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Infinix Powers the Future of Esports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong>exclusive sponsor<\/strong>, Infinix played a pivotal role in making the Finals a success. Every match was contested on the powerful <strong>Infinix GT 30 PRO<\/strong>, the tournament\u2019s official gaming smartphone. With its lightning-fast performance, cooling technology, and seamless gameplay, the GT 30 PRO gave competitors an equal platform to perform at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By championing this event, Infinix not only demonstrated its <strong>cutting-edge mobile innovation<\/strong>, but also cemented its place as a <strong>driving force in shaping the esports ecosystem across Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leaders Applaud Esports Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the opening ceremony, <strong>Nairobi Deputy Governor H. E. Njoroge Muchiri<\/strong> hailed esports as a new frontier for Kenya\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound8916891194655735246.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound8916891194655735246.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound8916891194655735246-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><br><em>\u201c<\/em><strong><em>This championship proves that esports is more than just entertainment \u2014 it is a viable industry that can empower our young people and place Nairobi at the center of Africa\u2019s creative economy,\u201d he said<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound6920182982765297058.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound6920182982765297058.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound6920182982765297058-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Kenya Esports Association President <strong>Ronny Lusigi<\/strong> praised the collaboration that brought the event to life.<br><em>\u201c<\/em><strong><em>This is more than a tournament; it is Africa\u2019s esports revolution. We are proud to have Infinix on board as a true partner in discovering and nurturing talent. Together, we will continue expanding opportunities for our gamers to compete globally,\u201d Lusigi affirmed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound3947698521145746640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound3947698521145746640.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inbound3947698521145746640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>With record-breaking participation, electrifying fan engagement, and groundbreaking corporate partnerships, <strong>PMAC 2025 set a new standard for esports in Africa<\/strong>. As curtains fall on Nairobi\u2019s spectacular showcase, the continent\u2019s eyes now turn to Thailand \u2014 and the promise of an even bigger, bolder future for African gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Bob Julius NAIROBI, Kenya \u2013 The 2025 PUBG Mobile Africa Cup (PMAC) Finals wrapped up in thrilling style at Charter Hall, Nairobi, in what has been described as the biggest esports event in Africa\u2019s history. With a record 12,318 registrations, the competition showcased the explosive rise of mobile gaming across the continent. 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