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Start of MSSA’s NWU Online School League delayed to 1 August 2022.

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3 years ago

July 29, 2022

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Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has agreed to delay the MSSA NWU Online School League to 1 August 2022 due to a number of schools applying to affiliate in order to have it heir learners take advantage of this wonderful oportunity.

The prizes for MSSA’s NWU Online School League are divided into three categories:

Overall purse prize being a bursary (courtesy of NWU to the value of R30,000.00 and R5,000.00 for the CS:GO, DotA 2, FIFA 2022™, Mobile Legends Bang Banc, and Street Fighter V esports titles,
Prizes for the best female athletes, and
Best school award (R4,000.00).

Even though only six (6) of the eleven (11) titles carry the fabulous prizes as sponsored by North West University (NWU), it should be noted that that ALL titles offered do count towards:

Participation in National Team Trials, and
School Provincial Colours
Best school award

The distribution of prizes is as follows:

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Title	Platform	age restr.	Players	Prize distribution	Female prize
Clash Royale	Mobile	12	1 v 1	R30,000.00 bursary to study at NWU	R1,000.00
CS GO	PC,	16	5 v 5	R5,000.00	R1,000.00
DotA 2	PC	12	5 v 5	R5,000.00	R1,000.00
FIFA 2022™	Console	12	1 v 1	R5,000.00	R1,000.00
Mobile Legends Bang Bang	Mobile	12	5 v 5	R5,000.00	R1,000.00
Street Fighter V	Console	12	1 v 1	R5,000.00	R1,000.00

The other esports titles being offered are:

Title	Platform	age restriction	Players
HearthStone	Mobile	7	1 v 1
eFootball™	Console	12	1 v 1
League of Legends	PC	12	5 v 5
Paladins	PC/console	12	5 v 5
VainGlory	Tablet/cell	12	3 v 3

In keeping with Mind Sport South Africa’s policies re development programmes, entries are free and gratis to registered players who are unable to afford to enter such championships should the designated school official formally request assistance.

Players who are registered with any affiliated school may participate.

Only a designated school official may enter a school team consisting of at least one athlete.
Entry fees must be deposited directly into Mind Sports South Africa’s account, held at ABSA Bank, account number, 90 4766 7676.
Entries are R50.00 per player and photographs of all athletes must accompany such entry.
No entries shall be accepted without MSSA having received proof of payment.
Entries close on Sunday, 31 July 2022.

The following Medals may be awarded at MSSA’s 2022 Annual Inter-School League:

HIGH SCHOOL (FEMALE): Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars.
PRIMARY SCHOOL (FEMALE): Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars.
HIGH SCHOOL (MALE): Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars.
PRIMARY SCHOOL (MALE): Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars.

Please note the medals shall be awarded at a MSSA offline event.

Colours and National Team Trials:

All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a Provincial Championship, and who also score within the top 50% at MSSA’s 2019 Annual Inter-School League in the same period and in the same year, shall earn Provincial Colours.It must be remembered that only schools affiliated to MSSA may participate in the 2022 NWU Online Schools League.

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BetKing Renews Ikorodu City FC Partnership for 2025/26 NPFL Season

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1 hour ago

September 11, 2025

Niji Narayan

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BetKing, Nigeria’s leading sports betting and digital entertainment brand under KingMakers, has renewed its official partnership with Ikorodu City Football Club for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

This marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between both organisations, highlighting a shared commitment to grassroots development, youth empowerment and the growth of Nigerian football.

Since the partnership began in 2023, Ikorodu City FC, popularly known as the Oga Boys, has risen rapidly through the ranks, earning promotion to the NPFL in 2024 and finishing an impressive fourth place in their debut 2024/25 campaign.

Their season was highlighted by a record-breaking 6–0 victory over Katsina United, one of the most dominant results in NPFL history.

BetKing’s support for Nigerian sports extends far beyond football. The company recently commissioned a modern mini sports complex at Ifako Ijaiye, already serving over 400,000 community members, including neighbouring communities.

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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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1 day ago

September 10, 2025

George Miller

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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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1 week ago

September 4, 2025

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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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