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Casablanca, Morocco, 27 June 2023 - The African Confederation of Digital Sports (ACDS) made progress towards its digital sports goals in Africa with a successful first meeting of its Executive Committee. During the meeting, the ACDS signed strategic partnership agreements with the support and recognition by the continental confederations and renowned stakeholders in the global digital sports industry.

AESF Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Steve Kim, was invited to deliver a congratulatory message virtually at the meeting. Mr. Kim expressed his heartfelt support to the ACDS and commended their initiative in promoting digital sports and fostering the growth of Esports in Africa. He congratulated King Muhammad VI of Morocco for his enlightened vision and commitment to African youth, as well as the Moroccan government for their invaluable support in advancing the development of Esports in the region. Furthermore, he extended his congratulations to the 41 African countries participating in the meeting.

_{AESF COO, Mr. Steve Kim, virtually presenting his address at ACDS.}

Following the election of Mr. Hicham EL KHLIFI as the head of ACDS during the Constitutive General Assembly, the Executive Committee, consisting of members from various African countries, convened to guide the development of digital sports in Africa. With its diverse expertise and unwavering dedication, the committee is positioned to propel the advancement of digital sports throughout the continent.

Daniel Cossi, the President of the Brazilian Esports Confederation, a close partner of AESF,  was elected as the First Presidential Advisor of ACDS. The Presidential Advisory Board will also include prominent individuals from the digital sports and other relevant fields.