A Kosovo-based Counter-Strike 2 team called ex-MANA just punched its ticket to the finals of ESL Challenger League Season 52 Europe Cup #2, defeating BasementBoysCS2 in the semi-finals.
The win itself is a milestone for a squad that has only existed since early June 2026. In roughly two months, ex-MANA has gone from a freshly assembled roster to finalists in one of Europe’s most recognized competitive CS2 circuits.
From roster shuffle to rapid ascent
Ex-MANA formed after key players, including cerber, BledarD, and ammar, transferred from the previous MANA organization on June 2-3, 2026.
As of late July 2026, ex-MANA sits at #170 in the global rankings and #208 in Valve’s own ranking system. Their peak ranking hit #83, suggesting the ceiling for this roster is considerably higher than where they currently sit.
