In a highly anticipated esports event, 17 African nations are set to compete in eFIBA Season 3, with the ultimate goal of securing a place in the eFIBA World Finals. The competition, which features the latest installment of NBA 2K25 on PlayStation 5, will see 61 national teams from across the globe battle for regional supremacy and a share of the $50,000 prize pool.
African Contenders
The African region boasts a strong lineup of 17 National Federation representatives:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Egypt
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Morocco (reigning African champions)
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Togo
- Tunisia
These teams will face off in the Regional Pre-Qualifiers, which are scheduled to begin on October 1, 2024, and conclude on October 14. The stakes are high, as only the top teams from each region will advance to the Regional Qualifiers and Finals, commencing on October 15 and running through November 7.
Global Participation
eFIBA Season 3 is a global event, with teams from every corner of the world:
- Asia/Oceania (9): India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand.
- Europe (22): Albania, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye.
- Middle East (4): Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia.
- North and Central America and Caribbean (5): Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USA.
- South America (4): Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Road to the Finals
As the competition progresses, eight teams will eventually qualify for the eFIBA World Finals, scheduled to be held in December. The World Finals will be an in-person event, where the best teams from around the globe will compete for the championship title and their share of the $50,000 prize pool.
For Africa, the road to the World Finals is fraught with challenges, but the region’s representatives, led by defending African champions Morocco, are more than ready to make their mark on the global stage. With fierce competition from across the continent, only the most prepared and skilled teams will advance.
eFIBA Season 3 promises to be an electrifying display of esports talent, bringing together the best NBA 2K25 players from around the world. As the tournament kicks off on October 1, all eyes will be on these 17 African nations as they battle for regional dominance and a coveted spot in the World Finals.
