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Combined Online Provincial Championships for Schools – 22 April 2023

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Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its ever popular annual Online Provincial Championships for schools on 22 April 2023.An important feature of this championship is that it is only open to schools affiliated to MSSA.

Learners who are being homeschooled may also participate, but such homeschool clubs must be affiliated to MSSA.Players will be able to play from venues approved by the school.MSSA’s Online Provincial Championships for schools offers local players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad and for the Protea Team should they meet the criteria.The championship shall be held on 22 April 2023.

Game titles to be played are:

 

Period/genre Title Platform Age restriction Players
FPS CS GO PC 16 5 v 5
Sport FIFA ’23 All platforms compatible with PS5 for cross play 12 1 v 1
eFootball 2023 All platforms compatible with PS5 for cross play 12 1 v 1
Rocket League PC 12 1 v 1
Rocket League PC 12 3 v 3
MOBA DotA 2 PC 12 5 v 5
Clash Royale Mobile 12 1 v 1
League of Legends PC 12 5 v 5
Clash of Clans Mobile 12 1 v1
Mobile Legends Bang Bang Mobile 12 5 v 5
Fighting Street Fighter V All platforms compatible with PS5 for cross play 12 1 v 1
Card HearthStone Various 12 1 v 1

Players are to acquaint themselves with the rules apropos substitutes and loadshedding.

 

Tournament Structure:

As per the MSSA’s rules, being:

  • If less than six teams, the championship shall be a Round Robin Championship
  • If 6 to 10 teams enter the championship there shall be four rounds as played to the Swiss System
  • If 11 or more teams enter the championship there shall be five rounds as played to the Swiss System

Eligibility:

  • Any learner currently registered for primary or secondary studies may enter.

Entry fee:

  • Entry is R50.00 per Registered Player.
  • Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.

Entries:

  • Entries need to be submitted on or before midnight on 21 April 2023.
  • The entry form may be downloaded and all all entries must be made of Excel from the official website and submitted to [email protected]
  • Only an Educator at the school may submit an entry.
  • A photograph of each learner must accompany the entry.

Medals:

Medals shall be awarded to the first three gamers for both men and women (per  province) in the following categories:

  • MALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)).
  • FEMALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd))

Please note that the medals shall be awarded to the players at the next LAN championship in which such team/player enters and participates.

Colours:

  • School Provincial Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a Provincial Championship will earn School Provincial Colours. All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a any two (or more) Provincial Championships, and who also score within the top 50% at a National Championship in the same period and in the same year, will earn School Provincial Colours.

When and Where:

  • 22 April 2023
  • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round.
  • Players must all be on-line at 9H00.

The championship is accredited as being of the same status as a provincial championship. This means that the championship shall be used for the following:

  • The awarding of school provincial colours;
  • The awarding of medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for both men and women;
  • The ability to qualify for National Team Trials.
  • As usual Trials shall be done at a LAN venue, and the team that can best represent South Africa shall then be selected.
  • All medals shall be awarded to the recipients at a MSSA LAN championships.

Shout casting:

  • The MSSA shall decide who may shout-cast the games.
  • Anybody wishing to be appointed as a Shout-Caster must apply in writing to [email protected]
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Kiron announces the launch of its new virtual football title, Turbo League, with SportPesa in Kenya and Tanzania

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Kiron announces the launch of its new virtual football title, Turbo League, with SportPesa in Kenya and Tanzania.

This launch marks a significant step in Kiron’s expansion across East Africa and reinforces its commitment to delivering compliant, high-performance content in regulated markets.

Turbo League offers a fast-paced football format designed for audiences who prefer short, high-frequency sessions. Built on Kiron’s established platform, the game supports casual and repeat play through quick outcomes and smooth, data-lite performance across devices and networks.

SportPesa, one of Africa’s most recognised betting operators, now offers Turbo League to customers in Kenya and Tanzania. The partnership highlights SportPesa’s continued focus on accessible, engaging entertainment and Kiron’s ability to scale content across mobile-first regions with strong sports cultures.

Steven Spartinos, Co-CEO at Kiron, said: “We are proud to bring Turbo League to SportPesa customers in Kenya and Tanzania. This collaboration deepens our relationship with one of the region’s leading operators and reflects the growing demand for high-speed, digital sports entertainment in East Africa.”

Kalina Krantova, Director at SportPesa, added: “Our priority is giving customers premium, entertaining experiences. Turbo League adds real value to our content line-up through its pace, accessibility, and consistent performance.”

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MulaSport launches Kiron’s data-lite Soccer Game across 5 countries in Africa

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MulaSport launches Kiron’s data-lite Soccer Game across 5 countries in Africa.  

Kiron has rolled out Mula League on MulaSport, bringing a data-lite virtual football format to one of Africa’s leading sportsbook operators. Mula League delivers the excitement of league soccer in a lightweight design that fits seamlessly into digital platforms and uses very little data.

Mula League captures the feel of real league soccer in a fast, three-minute match format with full season play and familiar betting markets. Its data-lite design ensures quick, reliable access for players and its easy integration has made it perfect for MulaSport.

Steven Spartinos, Co-CEO of Kiron, said: “This launch with MulaSport underlines how virtual football can be both innovative and accessible. Mula League delivers the full league experience in a data-lite format that is scalable for operators and engaging for players.

Desiree Scott, Group Head of Corporate Affairs at MulaSport, said: “Bringing Kiron’s game onto our site strengthens our sportsbook with content that is quick to access and easy to enjoy. The format fits seamlessly into the way our players engage with football, while reflecting our commitment to quality, choice, and responsibility.”

Mula League is now live on the MulaSport platform.

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Ghana’s NLA Introduces New Sticker to Clamp Down on Illegal Lotto Operators

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The fight against illegal lotto operations in Ghana continues unabated with a major push led by the Director-General and Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA).

On August 26, the Authority organised a press conference at Brennan Hall to re-emphasise the ongoing registration exercise for Lotto Writers under registered Private Lotto Operators, a process initially launched on September 18, 2024, under the previous leadership.

As part of the initiative, unique identification stickers are being introduced for all Writers and Agents of Private Lotto Operators (PLOs). This measure is expected to reduce illegal activities in the industry and significantly boost the Authority’s revenue.

Addressing the press, the Director-General, Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, noted the growing difficulty distinguishing legitimate writers from illegal ones. He explained that the introduction of the new sticker system would firmly establish the Authority’s regulatory role. Supported by the Operations and Compliance teams, this initiative will be enforced from September 1, 2025, to clamp down on unlicensed operators.

The Executive Secretary of the Concerned Lotto Agents and Writers Association (CLAAG), Mr. Kwaku Duah, welcomed the development, stressing that it was time for Registered Operators to benefit from the fees they had paid. He further cautioned that any Agent or Writer who fails to comply with the new regulations would not receive their support when caught by the law.

The sticker will display the Agent or Writer’s name, location, phone number and payment details, among other information. A QR code generated upon payment will allow the compliance team to easily verify duly licensed operators during their visits.

Mr. Andrew Tuah, Head of Operations, added that the registration fee of GHC 250 for Lotto Writers was to be renewed annually. In addition to the sticker’s robust security features, which cannot be duplicated, he announced a nationwide sensitisation exercise for the Lotto Writers to familiarise themselves with this app.

The press conference was also attended by the Deputy Director-General, Mr. Eric Yeboah Wadie, the Public Relations Officer of CLAAG, Mr. David Agbeviadeh, members of the Executive Management, Management and Staff of the Authority.

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