When the final whistle blew in Group A at the African eFootball Mobile Championship 2026 in Morocco 
, the scoreboard didn’t reflect the journey Melvin Kaunde had envisioned. But for him, the experience mattered more than the result. Stepping onto the stage felt surreal excitement and anxiety collided as he competed alongside top-tier players, with every move carrying weight under the spotlight 
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Facing tough opponents from Madagascar 
and Niger 
, Melvin delivered strong performances but walked away with hard lessons. With no time to recover, he was pushed straight back onto the stream, forced to confront pressure head-on. Using those setbacks as fuel, he bounced back with wins against DR Congo 
and Angola 
– proving resilience, composure,and growth matters just as much as results.
“Esports is about learning, exposure, and improving every time you compete,” Melvin shared 
. He encourages young Malawians to explore esports opportunities, reminding them that consistency and dedication outweigh raw skill. He returned home without a medal
, but with renewed motivation, valuable experience, and belief, because in esports, as will other sports… the journey defines you more than the scoreboard 
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