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Mcoasty Wins UP Next FC 26 Grand Finals after producing a brilliant performance to defeat Shaq 9-3 in Sunday’s final and finally lift his first major FC 26 trophy of the season.
The Santiago eHub captain couldn’t have picked a bigger stage to end his wait for silverware. With 64 of Kenya’s best FC 26 players battling for a share of the Ksh. 105,000 prize pool, Mcoasty held his nerve from start to finish in the single-elimination tournament to walk away with the top prize of Ksh. 35,000. It wasn’t just another tournament victory. It was a statement.
Mcoasty Wins UP Next FC 26 Grand Finals in Style
The tournament, hosted by Homeboyz Entertainment and CZY Esports, took place at Homeboyz Entertainment on Muchai Drive along Ngong Road. A total of 64 players battled it out in a brutal single-elimination bracket for a share of the Ksh. 105,000 prize pool.
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The venue was packed with some of the biggest names in Kenyan FC 26, including Shaq, Harry Kappa, Prorate, Trex, Ado, Fox In The Box, Ibrah, Jojo Depay and many more, making Mcoasty’s triumph even more impressive.
Representing Santiago eHub, the team captain showed nerves of steel from the very first round.
His title-winning run looked like this:
- Defeated David Mwengi 4-3
- Defeated Victor Kimaiyo 5-1
- Beat Ryan Mindo on penalties after an entertaining 5-5 draw
- Defeated Marlone 5-1 in the quarter-finals
- Beat Brian “Lil Pip” Mutua in the semi-finals 6-5
- Defeated Shaq 9-3 in the Grand Final
Marlone had been enjoying an excellent tournament before running into Mcoasty, who completely shut him down with a convincing 5-1 victory to book his place in the last four.
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By the time the final arrived, Mcoasty looked unstoppable. Shaq had produced one of the strongest runs of the tournament to reach the final match, but the Santiago eHub captain was simply on another level, cruising to a dominant 9-3 victory to claim his first FC 26 tournament title.
July Continues to Belong to Mcoasty
According to his manager Suleiman, July has always been Mcoasty’s month. The Santiago eHub captain first announced himself on the biggest stage by winning the inaugural Betika Esports Showdown in 2024, and Sunday’s victory only strengthened that reputation.
While this was his first FC 26 tournament title, it was arguably his biggest performance of the season. Speaking after lifting the trophy, Mcoasty remained humble.
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“Shaq was the better player, but I took my chances well and that made the difference.”
He also thanked his teammates and supporters for standing behind him throughout the tournament.
Shaq, meanwhile, showed why he remains one of the most respected players in East Africa.
“Mcoasty deserved the win because he played well in the Grand Final. I’ll be back stronger than ever.”
Prize Winners
- 1st: Mcoasty (Santiago eHub) — Ksh. 35,000
- 2nd: Shaq — Ksh. 20,000
- 3rd: Brian Mutua “Lil Pip” (TR Esports) — Ksh. 12,000
- Prince Nabanji (Phoenix Esports) — Ksh. 8,000
- 5th-10th: Ksh. 5,000 each
Why It Matters
The tournament once again highlighted just how competitive Kenya’s FC 26 scene has become. A single-elimination format left no room for mistakes, and every match carried enormous pressure.
For Mcoasty, this victory could be the confidence boost he needs heading into the next wave of major competitions. For everyone else, it serves as another reminder that no player is guaranteed success – not even former champions.
Conclusion
Mcoasty Wins UP Next FC 26 Grand Finals will go down as one of the biggest stories of Kenya’s FC 26 season so far. Defeating a stacked field before overcoming Shaq in the final wasn’t just about lifting a trophy—it was about proving that the Santiago eHub captain is once again among the country’s elite
Here’s the tournament’s challonge/bracket.
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