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Nicecactus partners with French Nike licensee Ekinsport

European esports company Nicecactus and French Nike licensee Ekinsport have agreed on a partnership that will see the brands collaborate on upcoming esports projects.

As a result, both entities will launch EkinArena, a series of tournaments in 10 esports titles including FIFA22, TrackMania, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, and Fortnite.

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According to the release, the best players in the tournaments will receive prizes ranging from store discounts on Nike items, gift cards, and a PlayStation 5 console.

The partnership, which has been in motion since August, kicked off with French esports team BMS and Nike collaborating on a limited-edition clothing collection.