26-05-2025
Todak have lost their identity, says their esports manager
KUALA LUMPUR: Todak esports manager Danial Aizat Rames Abdullah could not hide his displeasure after his squad failed to make the playoffs for Season 15 of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Malaysia (MPL MY).
Their fate was sealed over the weekend (week six) after Team Vamos and DX Soul secured victories against JP Niners and Aero Esports respectively, leaving Todak in seventh place, one spot short of the final qualifying slot.
This marks the first time the esports giants have missed the playoffs since making their debut in Season four of the MPL MY six years ago.
Danial is determined to rebuild the Todak squad ahead of Season 16 which will be held later this year.
"We have lost our identity," said Danial, better known by his nickname Abang Lord.
"I believe our players are talented. They just need the right coaching staff to guide them.
"Therefore, it is our task as top management to bring in the right coaching team.
"We will inform them of our desired direction, but the coaching team will handle recruitment and squad preparation.
"Throwing money at the problem is not going to guarantee success. We need to be meticulous in our planning"
Todak parted ways with their MLBB manager Syazlan 'Ashi' Mohd Rosdi, head coach Saiful Aujang and assistant coach Ajwad 'Kuja' Mohd Yusof after Week five.
The team played without a coach against JP Niners on Sunday (May 25). A win would have been inconsequential as Saturday's (May 24) victories for Team Vamos and DX Soul had already determined Todak's fate.
Todak's failure to reach the play-offs overshadowed Selangor Red Giants ( finishing the regular season undefeated for a second time.
They last achieved this feat in Season 13, when they also went unbeaten in the playoffs to claim their first league title.
League newcomer DX Soul and Team Vamos claimed the final two playoff spots, finishing fifth and sixth, respectively.
They join Homebois, Monster Vicious, and Aero Esports in the post-season.
Ocean Black (OB) are relegated after finishing bottom of the league, winless.
The play-off stage of Season 15 will commence this weekend.
MPL MY Week 6 Results
Friday, May 23
Aero 2 MV 1
2 Ocean Black 0
Saturday, May 24
DX Soul 2 JP Niners 1
Vamos 2 Aero 1
Homebois 2 MV 1
Sunday, May 25
Todak 0 JP Niners 2
2 Team Rey 0
