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Nexplay has announced its partnership with top-tier amateur eSports team Minana for the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL-PH). The partnership will see the Minana team play as NXPE in the 11th season of MPL-PH, building on their dominant performance in the amateur circuit. All team operations will be based in the Philippines. The roster will consist of Christian “GoyongDR” Martinez, Bien “BoyetDR” Chumecera, Danver “DingDR” Canja, Jeniel “YellyHaze” Bata-Anon, Borris “BruskoDR” James Parro, and Dominic “DomengDR” Delmundo. They will be joined by head coach Joshua Alfaro and assistant head coach Jayson Navarro Casidsid.
Minana has been blazing a trail in the Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) amateur circuit with their strong play and consistent top-tier performance. Touted as one of the most successful amateur eSports teams in MLBB history, the squad has won an impressive 11 straight championships with all signs pointing towards taking the next step to the MPL. “We’ve been very impressed with Minana and their dedication to the game. Their results speak for themselves, and we believe they are ready to make an even louder bang in the pro league,” said Nexplay Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gabriel Benito. Both Nexplay and Minana approach this as a long-term partnership with both organizations sharing a commitment for the development of home-grown talent, especially in allowing the most promising amateur players to get a shot at the pro leagues. “We believe in the talent that these grassroots initiatives develop and we are ready to take it to the next level. Nexplay is in the business of winning, and together with Minana, we have the chance to evolve, get stronger, and show the world what we’re all about,” added Benito.
Minana is equally excited about the partnership, and sees it as an opportunity to showcase their skills and reach new heights in the pro league. “We are honored to be joining Nexplay and proud to represent the Philippines in the MPL. We are hungry and determined to keep pushing ourselves to the limit and prove that we belong in the pro league,” said Minana founder Julius Mariano. Nexplay and Ampverse, Minana’s parent company, will be working together to bring in sponsorships for the team. The partnership not only hopes to bring in championships to Nexplay fans, but also growth opportunities for the players in terms of their eSports careers.
