{"id":9962,"date":"2025-10-08T04:01:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T07:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=9962"},"modified":"2026-04-19T13:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:12:28","slug":"gaming-showdown-conquest-2025-kicks-off-in-ghana-with-ghs85k-prize-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/gaming-showdown-conquest-2025-kicks-off-in-ghana-with-ghs85k-prize-pool","title":{"rendered":"Gaming showdown Conquest 2025 kicks off in Ghana with GHS85K prize pool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ghana\u2019s premier esports and gaming event returns from October 10-17, featuring EA Sports FC 25, NBA 2K25, Gran Turismo and African-made titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ghana.- Ghana\u2019s premier esports<\/strong> showdown, Conquest 2025<\/strong>, launches on October 10, bringing the nation\u2019s top gamers together for a week of fierce competition<\/strong>, digital spectacle and high-stakes prizes. Running until October 17, the tournament features a record GHS85,000 (\u20ac6,200) <\/strong>prize pool, making it one of the most lucrative and widely anticipated gaming <\/strong>events in West Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powered by MTN, participants will compete in top titles<\/strong> including EA Sports FC 25, NBA 2K25 and Gran Turismo, with winners in EA FC 25 earning up to GHS7,000 (\u20ac510).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organisers said this year\u2019s edition expands to include nationwide qualifiers<\/strong> through partner gaming centres, building anticipation for a high-stakes grand finals<\/strong> that will crown Ghana\u2019s top esports champions. \u201cThis bold move doesn\u2019t just diversify the competition – it celebrates African creativity<\/strong>, storytelling and culture on the global esports stage,” said organisers, according to Nexal Gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The inclusion of African titles reflects a push to showcase homegrown innovation<\/strong> and talent within the continent\u2019s growing esports ecosystem. Beyond competition, Conquest serves as a hub for networking, community building and game development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First held in 2019 as part of MTN iFest, Conquest has grown into Ghana\u2019s most influential <\/strong>esports event, attracting students, hobbyists and professional players<\/strong>. The 2025 edition will also spotlight African-made titles such as Sweave and Africa\u2019s Legends alongside international blockbusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backed by MTN, Esports Association of Ghana, Esports Academy and LetiArts, Conquest 2025 continues to strengthen Ghana\u2019s role in Africa\u2019s gaming future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Ghana Football Association and police join forces to stop illegal betting and protect legal wagers<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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