The Ghana eSports Federation (GESF) has received official approval and recognition from the National Sports Authority (NSA) as the exclusive governing body for E-Sports in Ghana.
The NSA granted recognition to the GESF as the primary organization overseeing all electronic gaming sports in the country, following the fulfillment of all registration requirements.
Following a meeting with Ghana eSports Federation (GESF) president, Igor Boumekpo, and the NSA in February, the details for having an autonomous status as the sole governing body responsible for regulating and managing all esports-related activities in the country were discussed, with the approval now arriving.
This recognition by the NSA for the Ghana eSports Federation (GESF) is expected to mark a groundbreaking development for the esports community in Ghana, and the gaming community in Africa holistically.
Over the past few decades, GESF has organized numerous competitions and events for gamers in Ghana and Africa, including the Warm Up ESports Festival with 3Sports last year, and the yearly Orange eSports events since 2018.
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Also, GESF organised the NFL Fan Zone event this year in Accra for Gamers upon the NFL Africa Touchdown which included the presence of vice president of the Republic of Ghana Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at the event.
The approval and recognition for the Ghana eSports Federation (GESF) is a huge stepping stone for the future of gaming events in Ghana and Africa in hopes of achieving and improving Ghana’s gaming society.
By Prosper Kuzo|3Sports|Ghana