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Kenya ready for Phygital football tournament in Abu Dhabi

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Professional gamers in action when BLAZE by Safaricom launched an e-sports tournament in partnership with Pro Series Gaming (PSG) and Standard Group, at the Safaricom centre, Nairobi [Elvis Ogina.Standard]

The Kenya Phygital team is ready to fly the national flag high at the "Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi - Football" tournament, set to take place from July 25 to 29 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

This will be Kenya's debut in a global Phygital football event, and the team is eager to make a strong impression. Phygital is a new sport that mixes traditional physical football with virtual gaming, creating an exciting hybrid experience.

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