South African sporting icons Benni McCarthy and Cheslin Kolbe are taking their competitive spirit beyond the football pitch and rugby field. The pair have joined global entertainment superstars DJ Khaled and Burna Boy for SportyBet’s inaugural Crash Games World Championship (CGWC).
A Global Tournament with Mzansi at the Center
The three-week global tournament brings together six Crash Games titles and players from across SportyBet markets, with five Sporty Group ambassadors competing in the Championship.
McCarthy and Kolbe will represent South Africa alongside DJ Khaled, Burna Boy, and Ivorian footballer Yan Diomande. A sixth ambassador is set to be revealed ahead of the competition kick-off.
For Mzansi fans, the Championship puts two familiar sporting figures at the center of a global gaming competition, merging sports, entertainment, and digital gaming.
Featured Games & Exclusive Rewards
Participants will go head-to-head across six distinct Crash Games titles feeding into a global leaderboard:
- Rugby Blitz
- Sporty Skills
- Jet Golf by DJ Khaled
- Sporty Jets by Burna Boy
- Sporty Hero
- LaLiga Penalty
Players will compete for the title of CGWC World Champion, alongside exclusive limited-edition prizes and “money-can’t-buy” experiences.
Trading Stadiums for Digital Gaming
For McCarthy—a UEFA Champions League winner and former Bafana Bafana star—and Kolbe, a key figure in the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories, the tournament represents a new arena. Both athletes are trading their high-pressure physical environments for the fast-paced world of digital Crash Games.
The Championship reflects a broader crossover between sports, music, and online entertainment ecosystems. With DJ Khaled and Burna Boy adding massive international star power and McCarthy and Kolbe anchoring the local connection, the competition brings a distinctly South African presence to a global platform.
Further details regarding the Crash Games World Championship—including the sixth ambassador, prize structures, and player entry instructions—will be announced soon.