Mumbai: The ‘eFootball Diwali Showdown,’ a special influencer tournament organised by Nodwin Gaming and Konami Digital Entertainment, concluded with S8UL Aman as the champion.

Eight prominent Indian gaming personalities, including Dreamboy, Yes Smarty Pie, Ezio18Rip, Sid, Senpai Spider, K18, Binks, and Aman, competed in group and knockout stages.

To celebrate Diwali, Konami announced special in-game rewards for Indian gamers. Players can log in to eFootball and earn exclusive Diwali-themed rewards, including unique player packs featuring stars from the Indian football team and special Diwali-themed jerseys available only during the festive period.

Tournament participants K18, Senpai Spider, and Yes Smarty Pie will stream matches for fans on their individual YouTube channels. These initiatives demonstrate Konami’s commitment to India's growing mobile gaming market. As a free-to-play title, eFootball provides open access to gamers of all backgrounds.

Recently, eFootball was selected by FIFA as an official title for the FIFAe World Cup, with India among 18 participating countries. Additionally, eFootball will be featured in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC), enhancing its relevance in India's gaming landscape. Earlier this year, Konami announced that eFootball has surpassed 700 million total downloads worldwide.