Mike Dudley Johnson wins Sierra Leone national esports championship

Mike Dudley Johnson of the Northern Region has been crowned the national e-sports champion following the conclusion of the National Esports Gaming Competition on September 5, 2026. The grand final, held at the AYV Complex, saw Johnson defeat Samuel Jobe of Freetown West to secure the title. James Sawyer, the Southeast Region champion, placed third.

The tournament, organized by the Sierra Leone Esports Federation and supported by Africell Sierra Leone, featured regional qualifiers from the Northern, South East, and Western regions. The competition aimed to promote esports as a platform for youth talent, digital engagement, and entertainment.

Top performers received cash prizes: NLe20,000 for Johnson, NLe10,000 for Jobe, and NLe5,000 for Sawyer. Additionally, the three finalists earned the opportunity to represent Sierra Leone at an international competition in Angola. The event also highlighted female participation, with Agnes Zainab Seray Wurrie advancing to the semi-finals as the only female competitor to reach that stage.