Carry1st and MOONTON Games Launch The Carry1st MWI Africa Qualifier 2026. The Road to the Esports World Cup Begins Here.
Carry1st, in collaboration with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), has officially announced the launch of the Carry1st MLBB Women’s International (MWI) Africa Qualifier 2026. This event serves as the exclusive qualifier for the winning team to represent the African continent at the MWI at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026.
Building on last year’s success—which saw the Egyptian women’s team, Team Falcons Vega, crowned champions of Africa—Carry1st and MLBB are once again joining forces to champion female gamers across the continent. This year’s edition features a unique format designed to empower professional African female players, providing them with a global stage to showcase their skills.
Registration is now open for all women’s teams ready to make history.
Tournament Format: Three Stages to the Title
The championship utilizes a competitive structure designed to maximize excitement and ensure only the most elite talent advances:
1. Open Qualifiers: Separate regional qualifiers will be held using a Double Elimination format, consisting of an Upper Bracket for winners and a Lower Bracket to give losing teams a second chance to fight back.
2. The Playoffs Stage: Qualifying teams will face off in another Double Elimination bracket. Final matches in each path will be played as a Best of 3 (Bo3), where teams must win two rounds to progress.
3. Grand Finals: On May 16, the Upper Bracket champion will meet the Lower Bracket champion in a decisive Best of 5 (Bo5) showdown. The victor will be crowned the Carry1st MWI Africa 2026 Champion and secure the coveted ticket to represent Africa at the Women’s Esports World Cup.
The Carry1st MWI Africa Qualifier 2026 is a vital gateway for female gamers’ empowerment within the African gaming sector. It is more than just a competition; it is a direct path to the MWI x Esports World Cup, placing African talent side-by-side with the best players internationally.
This is your chance to represent your continent. Start your journey now with Carry1st and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Registration and Participation
The organizing committee invites all women’s teams to register quickly via the following link to secure a spot in the Open Qualifiers:
About Carry1st
Carry1st is the leading gaming and digital content platform in Africa and the Middle East. It bridges the gap between global gaming studios and the African market through innovative payment solutions and extensive digital publishing expertise.
About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.
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