Mottaki Hajouni : the young prodigy revolutionizing eSports in Africa and the Middle East

Mottaki Hajouni represents a new generation of African entrepreneurs, combining youth, passion, and strategic vision. Born with a keyboard and controller in hand, he discovered the world of computing and gaming at an early age. At just 12, he began immersing himself in programming, laying the foundations for web development expertise that he has been consolidating for over six years. Gaming and technology quickly became the guiding thread of his journey, driving him to explore game development and actively engage in the competitive scene, notably around the famous game League of Legends.

Today, Mottaki is not only a talented player: he is an ambitious and multifaceted entrepreneur. As founder of Defendr, he designed an eSports platform that goes beyond simple competition. The goal of Defender is clear: to simplify tournament organization, create bridges between players, teams, and sponsors, and introduce gamification mechanisms to increase user engagement. The platform notably provides access to paid tournaments through its Intelligent eWallet, offering unprecedented flexibility with support for multiple payment methods, including cryptocurrency.

An ambitious vision: “to make Defender the reference platform for eSports in the region, while creating a positive social impact for local athletes and organizers”

Defendr is not limited to Tunisia, where it is based. The company is already collaborating with organizers in Algeria and plans to expand to Morocco, Libya, and more broadly across the Middle East and Africa. Mottaki’s vision is ambitious: to make Defender the reference eSports platform in the region while creating a positive social impact for athletes and organizers.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mottaki Hajouni is above all a passionate self-learner. His approach is based on autonomous learning and curiosity, which he encourages in anyone interested in technology. This philosophy is evident in all his projects, whether as founder of Facna, CEO of NK22 Companies, or CTO of Studenty, demonstrating his ability to juggle multiple responsibilities while maintaining a clear vision for the future of gaming and eSports.

Gaming is not just entertainment: it is a lever for connection, innovation, and professionalization

His journey inspires a generation of young Africans who want to combine passion with a technological career. For Mottaki, gaming is not just entertainment: it is a lever for connection, innovation, and professionalization. Through Defender, he is paving the way for a new era where eSports becomes a structured, profitable, and socially impactful sector.