Ex-MANA Rises to ESL Challenger League Finals in Two Months
A relatively new esports team called ex-MANA has made it to the finals of ESL Challenger League Season 52 Europe Cup #2 after defeating BasementBoysCS2 in the semi-finals. This achievement is impressive considering the team's short history, having formed just two months ago on June 2-3, 2026.
The ex-MANA roster was assembled from players who transferred from the previous MANA organization. The team has already made significant progress, jumping from a #170 ranking in late July 2026 to reaching the finals of a major tournament.
Unlike some esports teams that have partnered with cryptocurrency tokens or blockchain projects, ex-MANA operates under a traditional model, focusing on competing and winning prize money. This approach has allowed them to attract sponsors without any direct connections to crypto assets.