Times Of Swaziland: LISWATI IN E15M ESPORTS WORLD CUP

LISWATI IN E15M ESPORTS WORLD CUP
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Sanele Jele on 13/11/2024 13:40:00


MBABANE – Local prodigy Kroos Lukhele is poised to compete in the prestigious
Esports World Cup 2024.
This tournament commenced this past Monday, and is slated to conclude on
November 19, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Having secured a substantial
participation fee exceeding E145 000, Lukhele is ready to represent Eswatini
with immense pride. The gifted player is scheduled to depart from King Mswati
III International Airport on Saturday morning, with his first match set for
Sunday afternoon. Despite the brief turnaround, Lukhele remains confident in his
abilities and is eager to challenge elite gamers from across the globe. With a
staggering prize pool surpassing E15 million, this international event presents
a golden opportunity for Lukhele to demonstrate his skills and potentially
achieve a life-altering victory.
Pivotal
While he acknowledges the significance of the event, he maintains a humble
outlook, viewing it as a pivotal step in his ongoing career. Lukhele expressed
his enthusiasm for competing against the world’s finest, citing this as a
motivating force behind his passion. He extended his heartfelt gratitude to the
Eswatini Esports Association (EEA) for facilitating this opportunity and, most
importantly, to God for His blessings.
Mbuso Dlamini, head of Esports development, voiced his excitement regarding
Lukhele’s participation, stating: “This is a monumental moment for
Eswatini’s Esports scene.” He added: “It’s essential to recognise that
Eswatini is relatively new to the international esports arena, and it requires
more than mere sporting merit for a country to be eligible for these
competitions. “We are grateful to the international organisations that have
assisted us in overcoming technical challenges and making this opportunity
possible.”