Kenya’s Street Fighter 6 top seed, Bilal Mohammed, is set to compete in the prestigious DreamHack Birmingham 2026 Cup, scheduled for March 28–29, 2026 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
A GLOBAL STAGE AWAITS
The DreamHack Birmingham competition will serve as an official Esports World Cup qualifying stage, bringing together competitors from 38 nations worldwide.
Participants will be battling for two available qualification slots to the global finals making this one of the most competitive stages in international esports.
AFRICA’S CHAMPION STEPS FORWARD
Bilal Mohammed, the 2024 African Champion, heads into the tournament with confidence and international experience.
His recent performance at EVO France 2025 marked a significant milestone, where he finished 97th out of 1,644 players, showcasing his ability to compete on the global stage.
“I can say that I now have an understanding of what it takes to compete against players from Europe and other regions outside Africa. The lessons from our debut in France and the hard work that I have put in will definitely carry me through. I just want to make my country proud,” — Bilal Mohammed
FEDERATION BACKING & NATIONAL PRIDE
The Esports Kenya Federation has expressed strong confidence in Bilal’s participation and performance.
Federation President Ronny Lusigi emphasized that Bilal represents the success of Kenya’s growing esports ecosystem:
“Bilal Mohammed is a perfect example of our federation’s commitment to taking Kenyan esports players to the highest levels of global competition. Just a few years ago, it was unheard of to see Kenyan esports players competing across Europe, but today this is becoming the norm. Kenyan players are now visible on the global stage, and we will continue to facilitate and support such opportunities.”
STREET FIGHTER 6
Street Fighter 6 is a globally recognized fighting game where players compete in 1v1 matches, typically on PlayStation 5.
It remains one of the leading titles in the competitive fighting game community, attracting top-tier talent from around the world.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR AFRICAN ESPORTS
Bilal Mohammed’s participation highlights a growing trend:
• Increased African representation on global stages
• Stronger federation-backed development systems
• Rising competitiveness of African players internationally
This moment is not just about one player, it reflects the evolution of esports in Africa and its expanding global footprint.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information: competitions@esportskenyafederation.or.ke
FINAL THOUGHTS
As Bilal Mohammed prepares to step onto one of esports’ biggest stages, all eyes will be on Birmingham.
Africa continues to rise and this is another powerful statement that the continent belongs in global esports conversations.
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