ECHO's All Star Lineup Fails to Qualify for MLBB SIBOL Qualifiers Phase 2
ECHO, having recently acquired an star-studded roster, was not able to secure a slot in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) SIBOL Qualifiers Phase 2. The team was defeated by the underdog squad of RSG PH during the second round of the qualifiers bracket.
Bren Esports, and RSG PH will proceed to the MLBB SIBOL Qualifiers Phase 2 along with two other teams. The top four teams from the Mobile Legends: Professional League (MPL) Philippines (PH) Season 8 will also be competing in the MLBB SIBOL Qualifiers Phase 2.
Bren Esports and RSG PH secure spot in Phase 2 of the MLBB Sibol Qualifiers
The final stage will see six MPL PH lineups along with two amateur teams compete for the privilege of representing the Philippines in the upcoming 31st SEA Games.
According to SIBOL, Bren Esports, RSG PH, Origen Esports, and El Ganador Esports will be joining the directly invited teams, Blacklist International, ONIC PH, Omega Esports, and Nexplay EVOS for phase 2 of the qualifiers.
Despite ECHO fielding veteran players such as former Bren Esports star player KarlTzy and former Nexplay EVOS member Tristan "Yawi" Cabrera, the team failed to secure a slot for the upcoming second phase of the qualifiers.
What is SIBOL?
SIBOL is the national esports team of the Philippines that represents the country in national esports competitions like the SEA Games and the Asian Games. The team previously competed in the 2019 SEA Games and earned a gold medal in the Mobile Legends esports competition. The team is now in the process of finalizing its lineup for the upcoming 2021 SEA games through the SIBOL MLBB Qualifiers.
Unlike previous seasons where SIBOL picked out the top players from the region, this time it is conducting a qualifier to determine the lineup that would represent the Philippines in the upcoming 31st SEA Games.
The schedule for the MLBB Sibol Qualifiers Phase 2 is yet to be announced. Fans will have to keep their eyes peeled for more updates in the coming days.