82 Sports, a Kenyan organisation promoting youth engagement<\/strong>, community wellness and environmental sustainability, backs the event through its \u201cPlay for Green Spaces\u201d initiative, combining grassroots football <\/strong>with innovative hybrid sporting programs. The organisation\u2019s support highlights the growing appeal of Phygital Football, which blends real-life football<\/strong> with competitive esports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tournament will take place on December 6 and only 16 teams will secure a spot in the competition. The winners <\/strong>take home Ksh70,000 (\u20ac525), the runners-up Ksh30,000 (\u20ac225) and the champions earn a fully sponsored trip to Kazakhstan to compete at the international<\/strong> Games of the Future tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This edition marks the second <\/strong>Kenya Phygital Cup following the inaugural January 2025 tournament, where Kenyan champions reached the quarterfinals<\/strong> in Abu Dhabi. The key attraction remains Phygital Football, a hybrid format<\/strong> that combines 5v5 physical football with a PlayStation 5 esports battle, with aggregate results determining the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joash Okuto<\/strong>, CEO of 82 Sports, said: \u201cAt 82\u202fSports, we are deeply committed to promoting talent, environmental conservation and community wellness<\/strong> through regular tournaments and grassroots initiatives. Partnering with Esports Kenya Federation aligns with our vision<\/strong> to support emerging sporting experiences that engage youth both on the pitch and in the digital arena.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ronny Lusigi<\/strong>, President of Esports Kenya Federation, welcomed the partnership. \u201cWe are happy to welcome 82 Sports as our sponsors <\/strong>for this year\u2019s edition. Their support demonstrates growing confidence in our federation, as potential partners can be assured of transparency<\/strong>, accountability and a return on investment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For players<\/strong>, the event represents a major opportunity. Leone Mwaura<\/strong>, who competed in Abu Dhabi, said: \u201cPlaying on the global stage<\/strong> was amazing. Competing both physically and digitally tested our teamwork and adaptability. I\u2019m excited that more Kenyan players now have the same opportunity through this upcoming tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration is open via the federation\u2019s digital platforms<\/strong>. The limited slots ensure a highly competitive field, cementing the Kenya Phygital Cup as one of the country\u2019s most forward-looking sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\nEsports Kenya welcomes 82 Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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