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#VGANews: Kenyan EA SPORTS FC player Jere Shaq has been crowned champion of the Africa FC Showdown after defeating fellow Kenyan ProRate in the grand final at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, taking home $3,000 in prize money. The 18-year-old #phoenix_gamers_arcade Esports star delivered a winning performance to claim the title at the Africa FC Showdown, securing one of the biggest achievements of his competitive EA SPORTS FC career. Shaq ’s victory over ProRate in the grand final earned him the top prize of $3,000, with the tournament bringing together competitors to battle for continental bragging rights and a share of the prize pool. 🥇 Shaq — $3,000 🥈 RroRate — $1,250 🥉 Harry Kappa — $750 Shaq’s triumph further highlights Kenya’s growing presence in the African EA SPORTS FC competitive scene. The Phoenix Esports player has continued to make a name for himself, and this latest title adds another milestone to his journey.

Phoenix Gamers Arcade esports pro player Jere Shaq travels to Morocco for EA SPORTS FC Pro Open 27 Regional Qualifiers Kenyan EA FC competitor Jere Shaq has travelled to Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the EA SPORTS FC Pro Open 27 Regional Qualifiers, with a place at the Global Qualifier in London on the line. Shaq earned his place among Africa’s top 128 players after progressing through the FC Pro Open Ladder, setting up an opportunity to test himself against some of the continent’s best EA FC competitors. cc: @EASPORTSFCPro @jere_shaq8 @phoenix_gamers_arcade

Kenya have been crowned Cade Esports Rivalry Series Season 2 champions after producing a dominant campaign that saw them win every game on their way to the title. Representing Kenya 🇰🇪, @prorate.29 and @jere_shaq8 delivered standout performances throughout the competition, playing a key role in the team's remarkable run. PRORATE, in particular, emerged as one of the tournament's standout players, consistently delivering crucial performances against some of Africa's best EA FC talent. His composure and ability to perform in high-pressure matches proved vital to Kenya's success. @phoenix_gamers_arcade Shaq also played an important role in the team's dominant campaign, combining with PRORATE to keep Kenya's winning momentum going throughout the tournament. Together, the duo helped Kenya maintain a perfect run, winning every game they played and ultimately finishing at the top of the standings to lift the Rivalry Series Season 2 trophy. The championship represents a major statement for Kenyan esports, showcasing the country's growing strength and depth in the African EA FC competitive scene. Senegal 🇸🇳 finished in second place following a strong showing throughout the competition, while Nigeria 🇳🇬 secured third place. Defending champions Ghana 🇬🇭 finished fourth, falling short in their attempt to retain the Rivalry Series crown. Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 completed the standings in fifth place. Final Standings 🏆 1st — Kenya 🇰🇪 🥈 2nd — Senegal 🇸🇳 🥉 3rd — Nigeria 🇳🇬 4th — Ghana 🇬🇭 5th — Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 The second edition of the Cade Esports Rivalry Series once again brought together some of the continent's best EA FC players, delivering three days of intense competition, national pride and African esports rivalry. cc @ESF_Kenya

Kenya claim the crown after an incredible campaign at the Cade Esports Rivalry Series Season 2! Congratulations to Prorate and Shaq who represented @ESF_Kenya and #PhoenixGamersArcade