OG Esports Parts Ways with Nikko and 343 After Contracts Expire
OG has officially parted ways with Nikko "Nikko" Bilocura and coach Adam "343" Shah following the expiration of their contracts. The organization confirmed the departures via an official post on X on September 12.
Nikko's departure after inactive status
Nikko joined OG in November 2025 as part of the organization's new Southeast Asian roster, alongside John Anthony "Natsumi-" Vargas, Erin Jasper "Yopaj-" Ferrer, Timothy John "Tims" Randrup, and Rolen Andrei Gabriel "skem" Ong. His tenure in the active lineup ended in April 2026 when the club moved him to the inactive roster to accommodate Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Khertek. Following the departure of TORONTOTOKYO in June, Nikko did not return to the starting five, and his contract has now officially expired.
343 exits after The International 2026
Adam "343" Shah served as the team's coach throughout the season, including their campaign at The International 2026. The tournament ended in a 14th–15th place finish for OG, as the team failed to reach the main playoff stage. In their announcement, OG expressed gratitude to 343 for his dedication to the players and staff during his time with the organization.
Ongoing roster restructuring
These departures follow a period of significant changes for OG. Earlier in September, the organization also parted ways with Marc Polo "Raven" Fausto, Tims, and Yopaj, leaving only Natsumi- and skem from the previous lineup. While the club has not yet confirmed a new roster or coaching staff, rumors from insider Bauyrzhan "lilskrip" Bisembaev suggest a potential new lineup featuring Topias "Topson" Taavitsainen, Valeriy "SSS" Lazarev, and Ivan "OneJey" Zhivitsky alongside Natsumi- and skem.
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