Renegades have replaced coach Nicholas "Peekay" Wise with Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, the organization has announced.

Having helped Renegades reach second place at two Minor championships and most recently DreamHack ZOWIE Open Winter, Nicholas "⁠Peekay⁠" Wise is leaving the coaching position after more than eight months.



kassad will move to North America to coach Renegades

While the organization is in the process of finding a new position for the former coach, Renegades brought in Aleksandar "⁠kassad⁠" Trifunović, who had been a free agent since mid-September when he parted ways with mousesports.

"I'm proud to be a part of such a great and healthy organization. We all know how much potential this team has and that's one of the reasons why I feel so motivated, energized, and ready to work with them. Coaching in North America is going to be a new challenge, but I know with hard work we can reach our goals." kassad said in a statement. "Kassad brings extensive experience as a former IGL and coach. We at Renegades believe he will support the players in continuing to grow as Kassad brings a different perspective from a formerly all Australian management, coaching and player group." Renegades' co-owner, James "Jame^s" O'Connor, added.

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Renegades have less than two weeks to prepare for the DreamHack Masters Las Vegas North American qualifiers, set to take place from January 14-15.