NAVI Enters MLBB Women’s Scene with Dual Roster Acquisitions

NAVI Enters MLBB Women’s Scene with Dual Roster Acquisitions

European esports powerhouse Natus Vincere (NAVI) has officially made its mark on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) women’s esports scene with the acquisition of two all-female rosters—Smart Omega Empress from the Philippines and Arcane Esports from Malaysia.

Both teams are now rebranded as Natus Vincere PH and Natus Vincere MY, respectively, and are set to compete in the upcoming MLBB Women’s Invitational, part of the prestigious 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“We thank Omega Esports and Arcane Esports clubs for the smoothly organized buyout process and look forward to new NAVI rosters performing on the international stage,” NAVI shared in a press release.

NAVI PH Roster – Former Omega Empress

Widely regarded as the top team in the Philippine MLBB women’s scene, the former Omega Empress squad dominated the 2024 MLBB Women’s Invitational, sweeping Indonesian side Team Vitality 3-0 in the grand finals.

The squad now aims to qualify for the 2025 edition through the Athena League playoffs happening next week.

Roster:

Gwyneth “not ayanami” Diagon
Kaye Maerylle “Keishi” Alpuerto
Rica Fatima “AMORE” Amores
Alexandria “LEXAAA” Dardo
Sheen “SHINOA” Perez
Mery Christine “MERAAAY” Vivero

Staff:

Salman “KingSalman” Macarambon (Head Coach)
John Paul “Aggressive” Aveño (Assistant Coach)
Rianne Dominique “Rianne” Magsino (Manager)

NAVI MY Roster – Former Arcane Esports

The Malaysian side earned their spot in Riyadh by defeating Todak Ladies 2-0 in the MY/SG qualifiers grand finals last May 7 as part of the HomeBois banner. They now wave the NAVI banner as they gear up to represent their region on the global stage.

Roster:

Afrina Balqis “Rina” Binti Ibdhi Har Ali
Nadiya Bahktita “Remund” Bacriun
Nurul Effa “Fafau” Fauzana Binti Mohd Fauzi
Qurratul Ain “Shaa” Nurfarisha Bt Mohd Nizam
Hanis Wahidah “Hanie” Binti Mohamad Dashuki

Staff:

Nor Zulaikha “Yuki” Binti Mohamed Shahar (Manager / Substitute Player)
Muhammad Faris “Aish” Bin Badrul Zaman (Coach)

Third MLBB Move by NAVI in 2025

This is NAVI’s third major acquisition in the MLBB ecosystem this year. Earlier, the org acquired Rebellion Esports’ MPL and MDL slots ahead of MPL Indonesia Season 15, further expanding their presence in Southeast Asia’s competitive scene.

With NAVI now fielding both male and female rosters in MLBB, their commitment to the mobile esports scene grows stronger, just in time for the biggest global stage in Riyadh.