Estabein Esports emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 ESEA Bronze Series Esports Championship, securing four titles as the two-day competition concluded on Saturday, October 31, in Benin City, Edo State.
The team claimed the EA SPORTS FC 26, eFootball Console, Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 championships, establishing themselves as the most successful participants at the tournament, which brought together five teams to compete across six gaming titles.
Organised by the Edo State Esports Association (ESEA), the championship began on Friday, October 30, at the Media Centre of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, before moving to the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Airport Road, Benin City, for Saturday’s Grand Finale.
The competition featured Bros Emma Games, Estabein Esports, Maximus Esports, Sugu Esports and the University of Benin Esports Team, with more than ₦1 million in prizes and incentives available across the tournament.
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The six featured titles were EA SPORTS FC 26, eFootball Console, Street Fighter 6, Rocket League, Mortal Kombat 1 and NBA 2K26.
Estabein dominate with four championship victories
Estabein Esports delivered the most impressive overall performance, winning four of the six competitions and securing additional podium finishes in two other titles.
Their first championship victory came in eFootball Console, where they finished top of the final standings with four points from two matches.
They opened their Grand Finale campaign with a 2-2 draw against the University of Benin Esports Team before defeating Sugu Esports 4-1. The results gave Estabein a total of four points, ahead of Sugu, who finished second with three points, while UNIBEN placed third with one point.
eFootball Console: Grand Finale results
| Round | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | University of Benin Esports Team vs Estabein Esports | 2–2 |
| Round 2 | University of Benin Esports Team vs Sugu Esports | 0–4 |
| Round 3 | Estabein Esports vs Sugu Esports | 4–1 |
Final standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estabein Esports | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| 2 | Sugu Esports | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | UNIBEN Esports | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
Estabein also secured the EA SPORTS FC 26 title, finishing the competition with 10 points from four matches. Their record included three victories and one draw, alongside a goal difference of plus seven.
Maximus Esports finished second with five points, while the University of Benin Esports Team occupied third position with one point.
EA SPORTS FC 26: Grand Finale results
| Round | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Maximus Esports vs Estabein Esports | 4–5 |
| Round 2 | Maximus Esports vs UNIBEN Esports | 5–5 |
| Round 3 | Estabein Esports vs UNIBEN Esports | 3–0 (Disqualification) |
| Round 4 | Estabein Esports vs Maximus Esports | 4–4 |
| Round 5 | UNIBEN Esports vs Maximus Esports | 4–7 |
| Round 6 | UNIBEN Esports vs Estabein Esports | 0–3 (Disqualification) |
Final standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estabein Esports | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15–8 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Maximus Esports | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20–18 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 | UNIBEN Esports | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9–18 | -9 | 1 |
The two 3–0 results against UNIBEN were recorded as disqualifications.
In Street Fighter 6, Estabein completed another successful campaign, defeating Sugu Esports 5-4 in the final to claim the championship. Sugu settled for second place, while Bros Emma Games finished third following the classification established during the opening day’s competition.
Street Fighter 6: Grand Finale result
| Final | Result |
|---|---|
| Estabein Esports vs Sugu Esports | 5–4 |
Final standings
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estabein Esports |
| 2 | Sugu Esports |
| 3 | Bros Emma Games |
Sugu and Maximus also secure championship titles
While Estabein dominated the overall medal standings, Sugu Esports and Maximus Esports also enjoyed successful campaigns.
Sugu claimed the NBA 2K26 championship after winning both of their matches in the final standings.
They began with a 49-39 victory over Estabein Esports before recording a 46-23 win against Maximus Esports. Their two victories earned them two points and a superior scoring difference of plus 33.
Estabein finished second with one victory and one defeat, while Maximus placed third after losing both matches.
NBA 2K26: Grand Finale results
| Round | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Estabein Esports vs Maximus Esports | 48–42 |
| Round 2 | Estabein Esports vs Sugu Esports | 39–49 |
| Round 3 | Maximus Esports vs Sugu Esports | 23–46 |
Final standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugu Esports | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +33 | 2 |
| 2 | Estabein Esports | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 3 | Maximus Esports | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -29 | 0 |
Maximus Esports, meanwhile, secured the Rocket League championship after defeating Sugu Esports 2-0 in the best-of-three final.
Sugu finished as runners-up, while Estabein took third place based on the previous day’s classification.
Rocket League: Grand Finale result
| Final | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Maximus Esports vs Sugu Esports | Best of three | 2–0 |
Final standings
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maximus Esports |
| 2 | Sugu Esports |
| 3 | Estabein Esports |
Mortal Kombat 1: Estabein overcome UNIBEN in final
Estabein added another podium finish to their impressive tournament performance by defeating the University of Benin Esports Team 5-1 in the Mortal Kombat 1 final.
The first-to-five encounter saw Estabein secure the victory and claim the championship, leaving UNIBEN with the silver position.
Maximus Esports had already secured third place during the opening day’s competition.
Mortal Kombat 1: Grand Finale result
| Final | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Estabein Esports vs UNIBEN Esports | First to five | 5–1 |
Final standings
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estabein Esports |
| 2 | UNIBEN Esports |
| 3 | Maximus Esports |
Complete results: ESEA Bronze Series 2026 podium standings
The final standings across the six competitive titles were as follows:
| Game | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA SPORTS FC 26 | Estabein Esports | Maximus Esports | UNIBEN Esports |
| eFootball Console | Estabein Esports | Sugu Esports | UNIBEN Esports |
| NBA 2K26 | Sugu Esports | Estabein Esports | Maximus Esports |
| Rocket League | Maximus Esports | Sugu Esports | Estabein Esports |
| Mortal Kombat 1 | Estabein Esports | UNIBEN Esports | Maximus Esports |
| Street Fighter 6 | Estabein Esports | Sugu Esports | Bros Emma Games |
The standings reflected the two-stage structure of the championship. Friday’s opening-day fixtures determined the teams that advanced to the final competitions, while Saturday’s encounters established the eventual champions and runners-up in the respective titles. Third-place positions in the competitions with two finalists had already been determined during the opening stage.
A significant step for esports development in Edo State
Beyond the competition and the distribution of titles, the ESEA Bronze Series represented another effort to strengthen organised esports and create opportunities for gaming talent in Edo State.
The championship received the endorsement of the Esports Federation of Nigeria (EFN) and the Edo State Sports Commission, alongside support from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Tourism and Creative Economy.
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, was among the key figures acknowledged for supporting the initiative.
By bringing together teams across six different gaming titles, the event provided a competitive platform for players to demonstrate their abilities while highlighting the growing opportunities within the esports industry.
The competition also underscored the wider possibilities available to young people beyond professional gaming, including esports broadcasting, content production, event management and game development.
With Estabein Esports emerging as the most decorated team, Sugu and Maximus also taking championship honours, and the other participants securing podium finishes, the 2026 ESEA Bronze Series concluded with six titles decided and another milestone recorded for the development of esports in Edo State.
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