What is E-Football?
E-football, or electronic football, refers to competitive video gaming focused on soccer simulations, primarily involving games like FIFA and PES (Pro Evolution Soccer). Players control virtual soccer teams and compete in matches against each other.
Key Components of E-Football
- Individual Players: Compete solo in 1v1 matches.
- E-Sports Teams: Groups of players forming a team to compete in tournaments.
- National Teams: Represent their country in international competitions.
- Local Tournaments: Small-scale competitions often held locally or online.
- Regional Tournaments: Larger competitions involving players from specific regions.
- International Tournaments: Global events like the FIFAe Nations Cup where players and
teams from various countries compete.
- Players are ranked based on their performance in tournaments.
- Points are awarded for wins and high placements, contributing to a player’s or team’s global
ranking.
Types of Tournaments
- National Teams: Countries send their best players to compete.
- Format: Teams compete in both 1v1 and 2v2 matches.
- Structure: Group stages followed by knockout rounds.
- E-Sports Teams: Clubs from around the world compete.
- Format: Teams typically play 1v1 and 2v2 matches.
- Structure: Group stages and knockout rounds.
- Individual Players: The best individual players compete.
- Format: 1v1 matches.
- Structure: Group stages followed by knockout rounds.
Team Structures
- Consist of multiple players.
- Players may compete in 1v1 matches or cooperate in 2v2 matches.
- Teams are managed like traditional sports teams with coaches and support staff.
- Formed by selecting top players from a country.
- Players compete in individual matches (1v1) and sometimes in team matches (2v2).
Competition Formats
- One player controls an entire team.
- Common in both individual and team-based tournaments.
- Two players control a single team, each managing different players on the field.
- Requires strong coordination and teamwork.
National Team Competitions
National teams typically consist of several players.
- 1v1 Matches: Individual players compete against opponents from other national teams.
- 2v2 Matches: Two players from the same team compete together against another team.
- Group Stages: Teams are divided into groups where they play round-robin matches.
- Knockout Rounds: Top teams from each group advance to elimination rounds.
Selection Process for International Competitions in Morocco
- Game: FIFA on PlayStation .
- Participants: Open to all Moroccan players residing in Morocco.
- Qualifying Phase: Online qualifying rounds held over eight days
- Participants per Day: Each qualifying day features 128 players.
- Top Players: The top 2 players from each qualifying day advance to the grand final.
- Total Qualifiers: 16 winners out of 1024 participants qualify for the grand final.
- Format : The 16 qualified players compete in an offline tournament to determine the champion of Morocco.
For tournaments like the 2v2 Cup FRMJE leading up to the FIFAe Nations Series, the selection rules generally include:
- Performance in Qualifiers: Players often need to perform well in preliminary rounds or qualifiers to be considered for the
final selection. - Team Composition: The final pairs or teams are usually selected based on their performance in these qualifying events.
Teams might be composed of the top performers or those who have shown exceptional skill and teamwork. - Preparation Camps: As mentioned, teams may go through preparation stages where coaches assess their skills, strategies,
and synergy. Performance during these camps can influence the final selection. - Coach’s Evaluation: Coaches, like Saad Bassy in this case, play a critical role in evaluating players. They consider
technical skills, game understanding, and mental preparedness. - Player Ranking: Players’ rankings or past performance in competitive play can also impact their selection.
- In-Game Performance: Consistent high-level performance in the actual game, including teamwork, strategy execution,
and adaptability, is crucial. - Final Tryouts: Some tournaments include final tryouts or simulations to see how players perform under pressure or in
specific scenarios.
