After a flawless run through the Kenyan qualifiers, Delta eSports have proven themselves as the kings of Kenya’s Call of Duty: Mobile scene. Now this fearless squad is headed to Lagos, determined to carry the Kenyan flag to new heights with their aggressive playstyle and unshakeable self-belief.

Lagos, Nigeria is about to host Africa’s biggest mobile esports showdown, and Delta eSports are one of the eight teams in the mix. They punched their ticket by dominating the Kenya Qualifiers; not dropping a single map along the way. The Grand Finals (taking place August 30–31) will bring together the continent’s elite CODM teams, all vying for a share of the $15,000 prize pool and a historic spot at the World Championship 2025. 

For Delta eSports, representing Kenya at this level is the opportunity of a lifetime. They enter the tournament as undisputed national champions, having steamrolled the competition back home. But on the Lagos stage, new challenges await: powerhouse teams from South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and beyond. Speaking to Swae, Delta’s in-game leader and captain, we get a sense of just how fired up (and prepared) the team is. He discusses the pride of wearing Kenya’s colors, pinpointing their biggest rivals, the team’s high-octane gameplay philosophy, and even how the guys blow off steam when they’re not practicing.

A Huge Honor Representing Kenya

To say the Delta eSports players are proud to represent Kenya would be an understatement. Swae’s voice practically lights up when he talks about it. “It means everything to us to be here for Kenya,” he says. This is the first time a Kenyan CODM team has reached a continental final of this magnitude, and the squad feels the support pouring in from home. Far from feeling intimidated by the big stage, they’re embracing the moment. “I don’t think we feel much pressure,” Swae reveals. Instead, the team is fueled by the cheers of the Kenyan gaming community; they want to make their country proud on Africa’s grandest stage.

Waving the Kenyan flag in Lagos is also about proving a point: that Kenyan esports talent is world-class. Kenya isn’t traditionally known as a Call of Duty: Mobile powerhouse, but Delta eSports aims to change that perception. “We want to show that Kenya can compete with the best,” Swae says confidently. They’ve already answered the call at home by becoming national champs; now it’s about taking the next leap.

Biggest Rival: ParadoX (South Africa)

When asked which opponent looms largest on their radar, Swae doesn’t hesitate: Team ParadoX from South Africa. ParadoX arrives in Lagos as one of the favorites – they dominated the highly competitive South African region and are known for being exceptionally well-drilled. “They’re extremely organized. Every move they make is calculated,” Swae explains, respecting the challenge ParadoX presents. Indeed, ParadoX has a reputation as “the cleanest team in the bracket” where every match unfolds like a scripted play. It’s exactly the kind of opponent Delta eSports wants to test themselves against.

And that’s a challenge Delta eagerly welcomes. “Biggest rivals? It has to be ParadoX… we’re coming for them for sure,” Swae announces boldly, echoing a sentiment of determination.

High-Octane, Adaptive Playstyle

Delta eSports didn’t get to the Grand Finals by playing timidly. On the contrary, their gameplay can be summed up in two words: fearless aggression. Throughout the Kenyan qualifier, Delta came out swinging in every round. They love to set a fast pace – whether it’s charging onto Hardpoint hills or rushing bomb sites in Search & Destroy, this team doesn’t hold back. Opponents quickly discovered that if you give Delta an inch, they’ll take a mile. 

“Our philosophy is basically to apply pressure from the get-go,” Swae says. This scrappy, high-tempo approach often puts other teams on their back foot. By the time an enemy realizes what hit them, Delta has racked up the score and is snowballing the momentum. In Kenya, the result was pure dominance: a perfect undefeated run, not even a single map loss in the entire qualifier – a rarity at this level.

But don’t mistake Delta’s aggression for recklessness. Behind the fast pushes and hail of gunfire lies a keen strategic mind; largely influenced by Swae’s leadership. The captain highlights one word repeatedly: adaptability. “Have adaptive strategies and adapt to the playstyle of your enemy,” he advises, emphasizing the need for flexibility mid-match. Delta always comes in with a game plan, but if things aren’t working, they aren’t too stubborn to change it up. “Don’t have a fixed strat for everything – always have a plan B,” Swae says, summarizing their approach. In practice, this means Delta eSports can hit the brakes just as quickly as they hit the gas. During one intense qualifier game, for example, they shifted from an all-out attack to a more patient, bait-and-punish style after recognizing their opponent’s counter-strategy. That ability to pivot on the fly kept their record spotless.

The combination of raw aggression and tactical adaptability makes Delta a nightmare to play against. They’ll take daring gunfights and thrive in fast exchanges, but if you think you’ve figured them out, they’ll surprise you with a different look. It’s a bit like facing a wild hurricane that can suddenly change course, hard to predict and harder to stop. For the Lagos finals, Delta eSports is confident that this dynamic style will serve them well. They plan to set the tempo high (“full send” as one player cheekily put it), force teams out of their comfort zones, and yet remain ready to adjust if someone manages to weather the storm. Dangerous? Absolutely. But it’s a risk-reward equation that has paid off for them so far, and in their eyes, fortune favors the bold.

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The Bottomline

Delta eSports comes into the Carry1st Africa Cup 2025 Grand Finals with a target on their backs and a chip on their shoulders. They know some observers see them as upstarts from Kenya – a region without a long CODM legacy – and they’re determined to prove that notion wrong. This team carries itself with a bold, infectious confidence built on the rock-solid foundation of an undefeated qualifying campaign. Representing Kenya is their pride and joy, and they are hell-bent on making their compatriots proud. With an aggressive-but-smart playstyle and an eye trained on top contenders like ParadoX, Delta eSports poses a real threat to the traditional hierarchies of African CODM. They’ve shown they can dominate, and more importantly, they’ve shown they can adapt. That combination could very well be what crowns champions in a high-stakes LAN environment.

If things go their way, come Monday, we might be talking about how a scrappy team from Nairobi stormed Lagos and became the kings of African CODM. Keep your eyes on Delta eSports; this is their moment to storm the summit and make Kenya proud.

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