Bashir, Shisia, Ewoi Steal the show at Kisumu eSports Lake Series

Kisumu once again proved why it is fast becoming a hotspot for esports after hundreds of fans turned up at Alliance Française Kisumu on Sunday for the latest leg of the Kenya Esports Series.

The Lake Series, one of the major stops on the national calendar, featured intense battles in EA FC 26, FC Mobile, and eFootball Mobile, with the best performers booking their tickets to the National Finals scheduled for February 2026 in Nairobi.

In the EA FC 26 category, Kisingo Bashir, better known simply as Bashir, was the day’s standout. He knocked out home favorite James Awinyo (Dulo) in the semifinals before storming to a 6–3 win over Allan Mwinami (Opto99) in a lively final.

Dulo recovered well to beat Joash Agutu (Jojodapey) 4–3 in the third-place playoff, much to the delight of the home crowd. Bashir, Opto99, Dulo, Jojodapey, and Leone Mwaura (Marlone77) claimed the five qualification slots.

FC Mobile produced another strong field, with Brian Shisia keeping his nerve to take the top spot. He was followed by the consistent David Ochiel, while young prospect Darren Cole impressed with a solid run to finish third. All three progress to the finals.

In eFootball Mobile, Lincoln Ewoi put on a commanding show to win the category. He topped a competitive lineup ahead of David Kipngetich and Castro Aggrey, who finished second and third, respectively.

With Kisumu done, the series now shifts focus to upcoming stops in Mombasa and Nairobi before the much-anticipated National Finals.