Carry1st Africa Cup allows Africans to qualify for Call of Duty: Mobile World Championships

    In a watershed move, the Carry1st Africa Cup has been officially recognised by Activision as a qualifying tournament for the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2025.

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    This unlocks a direct route for African talent to compete internationally at the biggest stage for the first time.

    "We are excited to announce the return of Call of Duty: Mobile as part of our Carry1st Africa Cup this year," said Guillaume Noé, VP of Growth at Carry1st.

    "Last year was incredible and showed us what this continent's talent can do when given the right platform.

    “Now we're raising the stakes with more players and more regions. For the first time, our tournament has also been recognised by Activision as a qualifier for the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2025, meaning that gamers aren't just playing for home pride; they're also competing for the chance to play against the world's best."

    The 2025 edition will include players from seven African regions: Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, North Africa (Egypt & Morocco), Kenya, Uganda, and Francophone West Africa (Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Senegal).

    Carry1st's Call of Duty: Mobile tournament will run from May through to July, culminating in August with the LAN Grand Finals in Lagos, Nigeria, where a $15,000 prize pool will be up for grabs.