Horizon Esports is officially back. After months of silence and little activity in the East African FC scene, the team has returned and already made its first move in the transfer market by re-signing veteran player Fox In The Box.
The news was confirmed to East Gamers News by team manager Collo, ending speculation about the future of a team that was once one of the most recognizable names in East African esports.
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For many fans, this is more than just a transfer announcement. It is the return of a sleeping giant.
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A Team That Once Helped Shape The Scene
There was a time when Horizon Esports was one of the most respected teams in the region. The team featured several notable names over the years, including veterans such as Fox In The Box and Jojo Depay. It also played a major role during some of East Africa’s biggest FC competitions.
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The last time the team was actively involved in the competitive scene was during the Rangers tournament in October last year. At the time, Horizon was represented by players such as:
- Prorate
- Kora
- Makuer
Those names alone tell the story of how competitive the team once was. Makuer is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, while Prorate would later go on to establish himself among the strongest FC competitors in the region.
The Success Horizon Esports Left Behind
Even during its final months of activity, Horizon continued to deliver impressive results. One of the team’s biggest achievements came at the Betika Esports Showdown Season 2. Representing Horizon, Prorate made an incredible run all the way to the final before finishing as runner-up and taking home Ksh. 250,000.
The team was also represented on the continental stage. Kora competed at SPORTSBIZ AFRICA in Kigali, Rwanda while playing under the Horizon banner. The tournament featured some of Africa’s biggest names, including:
- Harry Kappa (Kenya)
- Xmozaaa (Egypt)
- Aksam (Uganda)
- Faruk Manzo (Nigeria)
- Hermes (Tanzania)
- Zaid April (South Africa)
Representing South Sudan, Kora carried Horizon’s name onto one of the biggest stages in African esports. Then everything went quiet. Until now.
Fox In The Box Returns Home
No comeback story is complete without a familiar face. In what feels like a perfect first signing, Horizon has brought back Fox In The Box. The talented FC player recently parted ways with Santiago eHub after spending time with the team.
Now he returns to a team where he previously enjoyed some of the most important moments of his career. For Horizon, the move makes plenty of sense. Fox already understands the team’s culture and expectations. At the same time, he gives the returning team an experienced competitor capable of making an immediate impact, having recently won the SC Tournaments x Maximum 1.0.
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Why It Matters
The return of Horizon Esports adds another serious team back into East Africa’s growing FC ecosystem. The competitive scene has changed significantly over the past year, with teams such as TR Esports, Santiago eHub, Z Esports, Phoenix Esports, and Inner Circle all battling for relevance and results.
Now another major name has entered the conversation. The biggest question is what comes next. Will Fox In The Box remain the team’s only signing? Or is this just the beginning of a larger rebuild? Those answers will likely emerge in the coming weeks.
What is already clear, however, is that Horizon’s return immediately creates new storylines, new rivalries, and new possibilities for the FC 26 competitive scene.
Conclusion: A Sleeping Giant Wakes Up
After spending months away from the spotlight, Horizon Esports is back. The team has ended its long silence, re-signed Fox In The Box, and signaled its intention to compete once again in East African FC esports.
For fans who remember the team’s glory days, this is welcome news. And if more signings are on the way, the return of Horizon could become one of the biggest team stories of the FC 26 season.
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