Mumbai: NODWIN Gaming, a new-age youth entertainment and esports, has partnered with Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. to host the ‘eFootball Diwali Showdown.’ This special influencer tournament featured eight of India’s top gaming personalities, with S8UL Aman emerging as the champion after an exciting group stage and knockout format competition.
The tournament showcased renowned gamers including Dreamboy, Yes Smarty Pie, Ezio18Rip, Sid, Senpai Spider, K18, and Binks. To enhance the festive spirit, KONAMI has also launched exclusive in-game rewards for Indian gamers. Participants can log into eFootball to earn special Diwali-themed rewards, including unique player packs featuring popular stars from the Indian football team, along with limited-time Diwali-themed jerseys.
Several tournament participants, including K18, Senpai Spider, and Yes Smarty Pie, will further engage fans by streaming the matches on their YouTube channels, enhancing the interactive experience for viewers.
KONAMI’s initiatives during Diwali highlight its commitment to India’s rapidly growing mobile gaming market. As a free-to-play title, eFootball is accessible to gamers of all backgrounds, promoting inclusivity in the gaming community. The game has gained additional prominence after being selected by FIFA as an official title in the FIFAe World Cup, with India among the 18 participating countries. Furthermore, eFootball will be featured in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC).
Earlier this year, KONAMI announced that eFootball surpassed 700 million total downloads worldwide, underlining its global appeal and relevance in the gaming landscape.
