M80 returns to Valorant
The organization M80 is returning to competitive Valorant with a new roster and coach
The organization M80 has officially announced its return to the professional Valorant scene. This decision comes after the team’s unsuccessful performances in the past and their subsequent departure from the discipline, which was accompanied by rumors of financial difficulties within the club. Now M80 is starting a new chapter with a refreshed approach.
The first key appointment was the signing of Marc-Andre NiSMO Tayar to the position of head coach. Previously, he was known as a player who competed for Cubert Academy. In the 2025 season with this team, his highest achievement was a 3rd place finish at the B-Tier SEN City Classic 2025 in November. The team also took 4th place at VALORANT Challengers 2025 North America: Stage 3 and 4th place at VALORANT Challengers 2025 North America: Stage 1, consistently finishing in the top 8 of regional Challengers. His last result as a player was a 7–8th place finish at the A-Tier Red Bull Home Ground 2025.
The second important acquisition is the player Derrek Derrek Ha, who for the past two years has represented Evil Geniuses in VCT Americas. In the 2025 season with Evil Geniuses, the team showed consistent but not outstanding results, finishing 4th at VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1, 7–8th at VCT 2025: Americas Stage 2 and 7–8th at VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff. Their highest achievement was 4th place in the qualifier for the Esports World Cup 2025. Derrek brings to M80 valuable experience of competing at the highest level.
It is worth recalling that the previous M80 roster left the scene after competing in VALORANT Challengers 2025 North America: Stage 1, where the team finished in 2nd place, which became its final result before disbanding.
M80’s first signings for the 2026 season:
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