Carry1st, Africa’s leading games publisher, is launching the Carry1st Africa Cup: MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) Qualifier at Insomnia in Cairo, Egypt. The tournament will serve as the official Esports World Cup (EWC) MWI 2025 Africa Qualifier, with winners earning a spot at the World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
This tournament aims to address the underrepresentation of female esports players in Africa by providing a dedicated platform for women to compete at the highest level. The event will feature two online qualifiers—one for Egypt and one for the rest of Africa. Each qualifier will host 32 teams in a double-elimination playoff format, culminating in a grand final at Insomnia Egypt.
Registration for the tournament opens on March 26 and closes on April 2. The online qualifiers for the Rest of Africa will take place from April 4-6, followed by qualifiers for Egypt-based teams from April 10-12. The grand final will be held from April 24-26.
Lucy Hoffman, Co-founder & COO of Carry1st, expressed excitement about the initiative, emphasizing Africa’s gaming talent. Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem at Moonton Games, highlighted the growth of Africa’s esports scene and their commitment to inclusivity.
With Mobile Legends: Bang Bang growing into a global esports phenomenon, Carry1st’s initiative plays a crucial role in elevating Africa’s presence in international esports competitions.
