SAW has officially announced the appointment of Maikil ‘Golden’ Selim as the new head coach for the team, a role he will fulfill until the conclusion of the current season. This decision comes in response to the recent departure of Danny ‘BERRY’ Krüger, who left the organization earlier this month. Selim’s expertise and leadership are expected to steer the team during this pivotal time, as they look to build on their performance and address the challenges ahead.
Golden Statement
Glad to be part of @sawggofficial and joining them as a coach, thank you guys for the opportunity. Team and staff are amazing. We kicked it off with a trophy in Katowice, let’s try to kill it at the Major! VAMOOS!#StayAWarrior https://t.co/2z40eIPuKU
— Maikil Selim (@goldenmajk) October 28, 2024
In October, ‘Golden’ officially announced his retirement from professional play following his departure from EYEBALLERS. Not wasting any time, he quickly transitioned into a head coaching position. Although this recent move into coaching marks a new chapter in his career, he is not starting from scratch; he brings with him valuable experience gained during his eight-month tenure with GODSENT in 2023, where he honed his coaching skills and strategies.
The Swede steps into a SAW side that has recently faced significant upheaval. Earlier this month, the team made headlines by parting ways with ‘BERRY’ and Rafael ‘arrozdoce’ Wing in a surprising decision. In a swift response, they secured the talents of André ‘Ag1l’ Gil to fill the void left by the departures. With the lineup finalized, the Swedish coach aims to steer the team towards a more stable and successful future.
Following their recent restructuring, SAW proudly secured their inaugural international LAN trophy at the ESL Challenger Katowice, marking a significant milestone during their offline debut with the revamped roster. With this achievement in their rearview mirror, the team is now gearing up for the highly anticipated Shanghai Major RMR, which kicks off on November 17. As they prepare for this competitive event, SAW has been placed in Group A, where they will face off against SINNERS in their opening match, heightening the excitement for both the team and their fans.
SAW roster is as follows:
- Christopher ‘MUTiRiS’ Fernandes
- Ricardo ‘roman’ Oliveira
- João ‘story’ Vieira
- Michel ‘ewjerkz’ Pinto
- André ‘Ag1l’ Gil
- Maikil ‘Golden’ Selim (coach)
- Rafael ‘arrozdoce’ Wing (benched)
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