ATF Leaves Nigma Galaxy

Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf is not part of the Nigma Galaxy roster 

With the ESL One Berlin Main 2023 now within the books, groups are already looking forward to the long run. Even groups that didn’t take part within the occasion are making roster strikes since gamers are likely to search for new alternatives after a giant event. Gamers who caught the attention with their stellar performances hope for extra profitable contracts elsewhere, whereas lower-ranked groups attempt to safe huge staff gamers who’ve underperformed. Nigma Galaxy, who’re aiming for a promotion to the DPC Division I, have been one of many groups busy reorganizing their lineup following the conclusion of the occasion.  The staff’s Dota 2 registration web page implies that they’ve freed up one other slot of their roster by bidding farewell to their safelaner Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf. This information follows the sooner departure of midlaner Sumail “SumaiL” Hassan from the lively roster. No official announcement, nevertheless, from both social gathering has but been made. 

Apparently, Ammar gained’t be taking part in for Nigma Galaxy.

ATF -> ex-Ooreedoo Thinders with excessive risk pic.twitter.com/79TVDNsoFb

— Arseny Kuzminsky (@_koozya) May 8, 2023

If ATF did depart the staff, the present Nigma Galaxy roster has solely three gamers for the time being. Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov, Maroun “GH” Merhej, and Kuro “KuroKy” Takhasomi are those who’re nonetheless with the European outfit. 

After The Worldwide 11 (TI11), Nigma welcomed Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf to the staff, changing Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi who was on a hiatus to deal with his well being. Though ATF was initially identified for his offlane prowess, he shocked many within the Dota 2 group by efficiently adapting to the function of a safelaner for Nigma.

Regardless of making adjustments to their roster, Nigma continued to wrestle in Tour 1 of the DPC 2023, ending in sixth place with out posing a lot of a menace. Issues did not enhance in Tour 2 both, because the staff slipped to eighth place and was in the end relegated to Division II.

Nigma tried to beat the challenges of Western Europe (WEU) by experimenting with new playstyles and swapping roles. These efforts, nevertheless, proved to be ineffective, and Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf was ultimately positioned on the inactive roster earlier than the DreamLeague S19 season. Even the return of Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi couldn’t increase the staff’s morale and efficiency. 

With the departure of each ATF and SumaiL, Nigma followers will undoubtedly be curious in regards to the staff’s plans for the long run. No matter having a core group of completed Dota 2 gamers, Nigma have struggled to seek out success in each the DPC 2021-22 and DPC 2023.

Whereas SumaiL has already discovered a brand new house in Group Aster till The Worldwide 12, the way forward for ATF is unsure as of now.