S8UL Aman was announced as the champion of eFootball Diwali Showdown, the NODWIN Gaming X KONAMI's tournament for influencers.
The recent eFootball Diwali Showdown turned out to be an exciting event for gaming fans in India, bringing a Diwali vibe to the esports world. NODWIN Gaming and KONAMI teamed up to put on this special tournament featuring eight well-known Indian gamers, and after some intense rounds, S8UL Aman came out as the champion.
eFootball Diwali Showdown Tournament and Aman's Win
This showdown was designed to get everyone hyped, with players facing off in a group stage first and then moving into knockouts.
Eight top gaming influencers—like Dreamboy, Yes Smarty Pie, Ezio18Rip, Sid, Senpai Spider, K18, Binks, and Aman—were split into two groups. Aman played seven matches in the group stage, winning five, drawing one, and only losing once. His strong performance put him in a good spot for the semifinals, where he faced Ezio18Rip. Aman won that match, which led him straight to the grand final.
In the finals, Aman faced Senpai Spider, who had also been playing really well, even topping his own group. Unlike the previous rounds, which were single matches, the grand final was a best-of-three. Aman made quick work of it, winning with a solid 3-0 and securing the champion title.
eFootball Diwali In-Game Rewards
To make the tournament even more special for Indian fans, KONAMI brought in some cool Diwali-themed rewards for everyone who logs into eFootball during the festival. This included player packs featuring popular Indian football stars, so fans could play as their favorite homegrown athletes. On top of that, KONAMI offered special Diwali-themed jerseys that players could wear, making it feel like a true celebration of the festival of lights.
Some of the tournament players, like K18, Senpai Spider, and Yes Smarty Pie, streamed their gameplay on YouTube, letting fans watch the showdown live. This Diwali twist to the game was KONAMI’s way of connecting with Indian players and showing support for the country’s fast-growing esports community.
Why All the Fuss About eFootball?
You might be noticing a lot of buzz around eFootball lately. Well, it's because eFootball isn’t just popular in India; it's getting international attention too. Recently, the game was chosen as an official title in the FIFAe World Cup, which means India is one of only 18 countries invited to compete on this grand stage. Also, eFootball will feature in India’s WAVES Esports Championship (WESC) 2025, which is backed by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
eFootball’s popularity has been skyrocketing, with over 700 million downloads worldwide, which says a lot about how people everywhere enjoy this game. For Indian gamers, especially, it’s a chance to compete internationally and get noticed.
So, while Aman might have taken the crown, this tournament is really a win for all Indian gamers, showing just how far they can go in the world of esports.