VALORANT 2023 Challengers Circuit Begins Next Week with Open Qualifier
The upcoming VALORANT 2023 Challengers circuit is all set to kick off next week with an open qualifier. This qualifier will witness the participation of several new teams.
Streamer Disguised Toast Signs VALORANT Players, Half of the Team Remains Unsigned
After weeks of speculation, Disguised Toast, the popular streamer, has officially signed multiple VALORANT players. However, it is worth noting that half of the team still remains unsigned, according to multiple sources from . Additionally, the deal between MAD Lions and the team has hit a stumbling block.
Disguised Toast, who has over three and a half million subscribers on YouTube, has finalized deals with three players for his VALORANT roster to compete in the Challengers open qualifier. The team will participate under the name “hakuna matata.” The remaining deals are expected to be completed soon.
The team is led by former T1 in-game leader Joshua “steel” Nissan, along with Damion “XXiF” Cook, Drake “Exalt” Branly, Joseph “clear” Allen, and Amgalan “Genghsta” Nemekhbayar.
Indian Organization Picks Up Stealing Lunch Money, MAD Lions Deal Hits Stumbling Block
Meanwhile, the up-and-coming Challengers team Stealing Lunch Money has been acquired by the Indian organization OREsports, which already has a PUBG Mobile team. Pole To Win International is the owner of this organization.
As a result, former Cloud9 Academy player Chase “nillyaz” Linder will now compete under the Stealing Lunch Money team, alongside Vincent “PureVNS” Nguyen, Elijah “zeldris” Hawkins, Jonard “Jonaaa6” Penaflor, and Dayton “Lear” Akau.
Dark Ratio Team’s Deal with MAD Lions Remains Uncertain
However, not all is going well for Challengers teams. There is uncertainty surrounding the deal between the “Dark Ratio” team and MAD Lions at the moment. According to sources, the deal may have collapsed, but more information is expected to be revealed after the conclusion of the first qualifier, as stated by .
The first Challengers qualifier is scheduled to start on January 9th.
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