AFCON 2025
Youtube streamer, IShowSpeed and KSI have announced the creation of BallerLeague which is set to feature notable football legends.
BallerLeague is an indoor, six-a-side football tournament featuring amateur athletes, former football pros and even celebrities.
BallerLeague features twelve teams of six players, with matches lasting for two 15-minute halves
The BallerLeague will have two separate versions for the United Kingdom and the United States, with KSI acting as the president for the UK while IShowSpeed acts as the president for the US.
Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg and Jens Lehmann will manage a team in the UK League. On the other side, Ronaldinho will supposedly be acting as a manager in the USA league.
Speaking on the announcement, Baller League CEO, Felix Starck said: “Baller League is a brand new way to consume football.
“We’re redefining how the game is played by bringing an exhilarating and authentic approach to football, and one that will appeal to current fans along with future generations.”
“Baller League is all about forward-thinking, aggressive, hyper-exciting football. We’re about creating a version of the game that’s impossible to ignore – thrilling, bold and packed with excitement.”
The league is set to launch next year in March 2025.
