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Esports Nations Cup

Represent Your Nation.
Compete for the Continent.

League of Legends  ·  Sub-Saharan Africa  ·  2026

Watch the TrailerOfficial ENC Site
Esports Nations Cup — nations taking part
Over 150 Nations Eligible
ENC
About the Competition

What is the Esports Nations Cup?

The Esports Nations Cup is an international tournament where countries compete against each other across multiple esports titles. For Sub-Saharan Africa, the League of Legends competition is a major milestone. Players are selected to represent their country, not just a club.

This is a chance to wear your country’s colours on a continental stage and show that Sub-Saharan Africa can compete at the highest level.

150+Eligible Nations
16Titles
2026Season
Official Trailer

See What's at Stake

Watch the official Esports Nations Cup Trailer

The Qualification Pathway

Road to Riyadh

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National Team Manager Selection

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Each Sub-Saharan African nation has been assigned a National Team Manager who is responsible for coordinating the country’s entry and liaising with the Esports Nations Cup organisers.

Coaches Selected

Title Coach Selection

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Each nation’s Team Manager appoints a League of Legends Title Coach who leads the title from an operational and competitive standpoint, overseeing player assessment, player management, administration, team preparation, and overall direction.

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Awaiting Team Announcement

Player & Team Selection

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Eligible players are invited to submit their details for consideration. Depending on the nation, selection may be based on player submissions, trials, coach discretion, or any other process chosen by the appointed selection staff. The final squad will be determined by selecting the strongest players to represent the country, based on current rank tier, local experience, tournament history, role strength, performance, and overall team fit. Player submissions close on 10 May.

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Upcoming - 19 to 21 June 2026

Regional Qualifiers

Selected national teams face off in the Sub-Saharan Africa regional qualifier. Only two nations will qualify to represent the region.

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Upcoming · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Esports Nations Cup Finals

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The two qualified nations from the regional qualifiers will travel to Riyadh to represent the region on the global stage against other qualified and invited nations, with the goal of being crowned the EWC 2026 League of Legends champions and competing for a share of the $1,500,000 prize pool.

League of Legends · Sub-Saharan Africa

Ready to RepresentYour Nation?

Follow the official Esports Nations Cup channels for qualification announcements, schedule updates, and national team reveals.

View the 2026 CompetitionOfficial ENC Website
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