The FIFA 23 competitive season is underway and, as usual, South Africa continues to produce talented players more than capable of taking on the best in the world.

This year’s FIFAe Club Series 2022 and EA Global Series 1v1 qualifiers are set to kick off with nail-biting rounds that have kept players and fans glued to their screens! As part of Vuma’s 2021 sponsorship, Bianchi is attending a bootcamp in Dubai ahead of his qualifiers, where he can practice against some of the world’s best players.

Despite the hurdles, South African esports flourished in 2021 with great highlights we can all celebrate as we move into a new year.

The most anticipated game for many South Africans, FIFA22, is set to release globally on 1 October. We take a look at what players can expect in this latest entry into the popular series.

For the first time ever, a South African player will compete in the FIFAe World Cup this year. Yes, you’ve read the title correctly, Goliath Gaming’s Julio “Beast” Bianchi has managed to qualify for the FIFAe World Cup 2021 scheduled to take place in London from 6 to 8 August 2021!

Emmy Award-winning Red Bull Media House has released a brand new episode of their esports documentary series, Unfold, featuring VS Gaming Festival 2018 FIFA champion and Africa’s first Red Bull Player, Thabo “Yvng Savage” Moloi.

Accountancy student Julio ‘Beast’ Bianchi has made history by becoming the first South African to qualify for the FIFAe World Cup. The event is scheduled to take place in London next month and for Julio, it will be an honour and a privilege to represent his country.

eSports athlete Julio ‘Beast’ Bianchi is honoured to be representing South Africa at the upcoming official FIFAe World Cup (#FeWC) in London.
The 23-year-old made FIFA history by being the first South African to qualify and compete in the prestigious gaming tournament, which will be held in the UK later this year.

NEW YORK, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — (RED) announced today that legendary content creator and philanthropist DrLupo, alongside 2x Grammy nominated, world-renowned producer and DJ Steve Aoki, will stream live on Twitch in support of (RED)’s fight against pandemics.

Gaming (be it casually or competitively) is growing in a big way in South Africa. The base of gamers is also getting younger and younger. If you’re big into gaming and are still in school or studying, how do you strike the right balance?