NiP signs Finnish phenoms SG-1
Swedish org Ninjas in Pyjamas has finally stepped into Overwatch. The Legendary Counter-Strike side announced that it has aquired a team from its nordic neighbor, Finnish up-and-comers SG-1.
Counter-Strike juggernauts Ninjas in Pyjamas announced today that they have signed the former SG-1 Overwatch team. The all Finnish line up has been a fixture in the top 8 since the closed beta. They currently sit 13th ranked overall on the GosuGamers rankings. The team has always shown promise and flashes of brilliance but so far has not been able to break into the upper echelon of European teams. The support of a storied and professional org like NiP, however, might soon change that.
Their current roster is as follows:
- Joonas “Zappis” Alakurtti
- Kalle “Hymzi” Honkala
- Lauri “Mafu” Rasi
- Seita “Seita”
- Joona “Fragi” Laine
- Antti “Kyynel” Kinnunem
On the acquisition Lauri “Mafu” Rasi had this to say:
”On behalf of the whole team, which used to be called SG-1, I want to thank NiP for this huge opportunity. We couldn't dream for a better organization to back us up on our jorney to be the best Overwatch team in the world.”
For the full statement click here.
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