Irvine Williams Of Sasolburg Continues To Lead The South African Rankings.

Irvine Williams (HTS Sasolburg) is the current South African Champion.

With the latest release of Mind Sports South Africa's rankings for EA's 'FIFA '19', Irvine Williams has maintained his pole-position in such rankings for such esports title.

Having dominated the South African National Championships in December 2018, Irvine earned  himself National Federation Colours as well as the opportunity to be selected for South Africa's official Protea esports team.

Based on the points earned, Irvine's standard of play is far ahead of the rest of the field.

The current rankings for the FIFA '19 esports title is as follows:

Pos	Name of Player	year	Club	Points
1	Irvine Williams	18	HTS Sasolburg	217.7
2	Mduduzi Msiza	19	North West University - Vaal	156.1
3	Lesea Motlats	18	Fakkel School of Skills	154.7
4	Fileman Molaung	18	Fakkel School of Skills	142.7
5	Neo Mankwe	18	Fakkel School of Skills	138.7
6	Aphiwe Mbata	18	HTS Sasolburg	138.5
7	Lindokuhle Sithale	19	North West University - Vaal	125.2
8	Raygen Abdullah	18	NorthSchool	124.5
9	Leoné Loftus	18	Fakkel School of Skills	123.1
10	Tshepo Mamatela	17	Fakkel School of Skills	119.5
11	Zahir Sayed	18	eThekwini Regional	119.2
12	Wondile Khumalo	19	Northcliff High School	117.8
13	Kristian Volek	17	Northcliff High School	117.5
14	Stefan Nortje	17	JCS Academy	116.8
15	Zinel de Bruyn	18	JCS Academy	115.5
16	Sansthiran Naidoo	18	eThekwini Regional	115.4
17	Mpume Mkonza	17	Maritzburg College	115.1
18	Morena Velaphe	18	Fakkel School of Skills	113.8
19	Ryan Nyamucherara	19	Northcliff High School	112.2
20	Wandile Khumalo	18	Northcliff High School	111.5
21	Katleho Mofakeng	19	North West University - Vaal	110.2
22	Paul Minaar	18	ESBF	108.5
23	Rethabile Redebe	18	HTS Sasolburg	107.4
24	Ayanda Khumalo	18	Fakkel School of Skills	104.5
25	Joel Van Wyk	17	Merchiston	104.2
26	Kopano Segoe	18	Curro Klerksdorp	101.9
27	Modal Mofokeng	18	Fakkel School of Skills	101.9
28	Nthando Phaketi	18	Fakkel School of Skills	100.8
29	Bianca van der Merwe	18	JCS Academy	100.6
30	Denver Abdullah	18	NorthSchool	100.5
31	Lehlohondo Motsie	19	North West University - Vaal	130
32	Allen Magagula	17	HTS Witbank	120
33	Armand Oosthuizen	17	JCS Academy	120
34	Ayanda Magwaza *	17	Knights Mind Sports Club	120
35	Bongikosi Lukhele	18	Ampified Rebellion	120
36	Cale Barry	17	Uplands College	120
37	Conor Kisbey-Green	17	Maritzburg College	120
38	Devash Ishwarlall	18	eThekwini Regional	120
39	Dylan Motukana	18	North West University - Vaal	120
40	Dylan Mugadza	18	North West University - Vaal	120
41	Ebrahiem Fredericks	17	JCS Academy	120
42	Eesa Fredericks	17	JCS Academy	120
43	Gao Masilo	18	Fakkel School of Skills	120
44	George Rautenbach	18	eThekwini Regional	120
45	Gordon McCormack	18	JCS Academy	120
46	Govender, Blake	18	Oaks_eSports	120
47	Gregory Haripersad	17	Maritzburg College	120
48	Hoya Gangi	17	Maritzburg College	120
49	Jade Appels	17	Curro Klerksdorp	120
50	Jenkin, Matt	18	Oaks_eSports	120
51	Joost Loftus	17	Masters of Mind Sports	120
52	Joshua Williams	17	Northcliff High School	120
53	Kalani, Sibo	18	Oaks_eSports	120
54	Katlego Sediti	17	North West University - Vaal	120
55	Kgosi Tshosa	17	Curro Klerksdorp	120
56	Kyle Turnbull	17	BNKR	120
57	Langa Madonsela *	17	Knights Mind Sports Club	120
58	Lesego Direko	18	Fakkel School of Skills	120
59	Lesego Molatsi	18	Fakkel School of Skills	120
60	Mark Morobane	17	Curro Klerksdorp	120
61	Mathew Brooks	18	Curro Klerksdorp	120
62	Mikhyle Naidoo	17	Northcliff High School	120
63	Mongaliso Magwaza *	17	Knights Mind Sports Club	120
64	Mqandisi Dewa	18	North West University - Vaal	120
65	Ndumiso Zakwe	17	Maritzburg College	120
66	Nicholas James	18	eThekwini Regional	120
67	Noah Ngcobo	18	eThekwini Regional	120
68	Nsika Mfeka	17	Maritzburg College	120
69	Odwa Mthethwa	17	Maritzburg College	120
70	Prishen Sookraj	18	eThekwini Regional	120
71	Rodney Nxumalo	18	eThekwini Regional	120
72	Ruben Du Preez	17	Maritzburg College	120
73	Sanveer Sookraj	18	eThekwini Regional	120
74	Shile Mqikela	18	eThekwini Regional	120
75	Sunkar, Sash	18	Oaks_eSports	120
76	Suvhir Harrinarain	18	eThekwini Regional	120
77	Tetelo Hamese	18	North West University - Vaal	120
78	Thabo Maqubela	18	North West University - Vaal	120
79	Thapelo Sizani	18	North West University - Vaal	120
80	Thokozane Matimane	18	Fakkel School of Skills	120
81	Travis Baxter	18	eThekwini Regional	120
82	Tshepo Seema	17	North West University - Vaal	120
83	Tumelo Sesinyi	17	Curro Klerksdorp	120
84	Tuni Mahlakwaane	18	North West University - Vaal	120
85	Vhugala Malaudzi	17	North West University - Vaal	120
86	Xola Magwaza *	17	Knights Mind Sports Club	120
87	Xolisa Monakali	17	Knights Mind Sports Club	120
88	Yadish Nundhlall	18	eThekwini Regional	120
89	Yorke Soni	17	Northcliff High School	120
90	Zomani Magagula	17	HTS Witbank	120
91	Jodie Motala	18	Empangeni High	118
92	Henry Colin	18	Fakkel School of Skills	114
93	Khahliso Malape (18)	18	Fakkel School of Skills	114
94	Mpho Ntsala	18	Fakkel School of Skills	114
95	Nkangiso Masinga	18	Empangeni High	114
96	Siyabonga Biyela	18	Empangeni High	112
97	Matli Legae	19	North West University - Vaal	112
98	Franco Janse van Rensburg	18	JCS Academy	111
99	Fortune D'ntloilery	18	North West University - Vaal	110
100	Jabu Matlong	17	North West University - Vaal	104
101	Bongwe Mpugwa	17	Curro Klerksdorp	100
102	Jared Tyreese Pillay	18	eThekwini Regional	96.8
103	Bakhusele Dweba	18	eThekwini Regional	95.5
104	Dillon Grey	17	Fakkel School of Skills	95
105	Pauliso Makhube	17	Fakkel School of Skills	95
106	Riufaro Kembo	17	Curro Klerksdorp	95
107	Thabo Kgobe	18	Northcliff High School	95
108	Thubang Roberts	19	North West University - Vaal	94.7
109	Jaden Pillay	18	eThekwini Regional	93.5
110	Katleho Sidite	19	North West University - Vaal	92.7
111	Gift Mtlhong	17	JCS Academy	90
112	Irfaan Sabet	18	Empangeni High	90
113	Ndlovu, Bongi	18	Oaks_eSports	90
114	Kopano Masego	18	Curro Klerksdorp	89.2
115	Lesedi Motale	18	Curro Klerksdorp	86
116	Alessandro Sacca	17	Curro Klerksdorp	85
117	Robyn Gertzen	17	Teutonic Knights Mind Sports Club	85
118	Thabo Ngubane	18	eThekwini Regional	84.6
119	Cameron Gold	17	Maritzburg College	80
120	Doreen Els	17	Teutonic Knights Mind Sports Club	80
121	Umar Onafuwa	18	Curro Klerksdorp	79.4
122	Zakhele Ngcobo	18	eThekwini Regional	77
123	Ru-Landie Kilian	18	Affies Sasolburg	75
124	S Ndlela	17	Maritzburg College	75

Rankings produced by MSSA are as follows:

• Senior Ancients Wargames
• Senior Checkers
• Senior Clash Royale
• Senior CounterStrike: GO
• Senior DotA 2
• Senior FIFA '19
• Senior HearthStone
• Senior Injustice 2
• Senior League of Legends (female)
• Senior League of Legends
• Senior Morabaraba
• Senior Mortal Kombat X
• Senior Pro Evolution Soccer (PES)
• Senior StarCraft II
• Senior Street Fighter V
• Senior Tekken 7 (female)
• Senior Tekken 7
• High Schools Clash Royale
• High Schools CounterStrike: GO
• High Schools DotA 2
• High Schools FIFA
• High Schools HearthStone
• High Schools League of Legends
• High Schools Paladins
• High Schools Street Fighter V

Also read:

• The new national team selection criteria.
• Why schools and universities should invest in esports.

• 2019 Calendar of Events
• Esports: MSSA's 23rd Western Cape Championships - 23 & 24 March 2019

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