So, what’s the current state of play of eSports on the African continent,

It may take a little longer to get there than it has in European countries and the US, but the eSports industry is shaping up nicely in Africa and South Africa, with some major events in the pipeline for 2020 that are set to make this a formative year for its growth and longevity.

eSports is a global phenomenon that has exploded in popularity over the last decade to become a fully-fledged industry. As well as attracting audience members in their thousands and the best professional gamers on the planet, entire betting markets have now opened for those major tournaments involving games like CS:GO and DotA2.

Over in the US, major sporting leagues have their own professional eSports gaming teams, and individual players are reaching the levels of fame and wealth you would ordinarily associate with an NBA star or major celebrity.

So, what’s the current state of play of eSports on the African continent, and what can we expect to see happen this year?

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