Riyadh Falcons has introduced that it has joined forces with FaZe Clan-backed Name of Responsibility workforce Stallions to launch a co-branded Name of Responsibility Challengers roster.
Competing beneath the identify FaZe Falcons, the line-up options a mixture of North American and Saudi Arabian expertise taking part within the second tier of Name of Responsibility esports.
Introduced on February 18th, the workforce will compete within the North American Challengers circuit, beginning with qualifiers for the second Challengers Elite season. The highest 4 groups from the web qualifiers, going down from February twenty eighth to March 1st, will earn a spot within the Elite.
The Saudi Arabian pair of ‘GntL‘ and Hakem ‘KnoX‘ Al-Shaibani have shortly made an impression on the Name of Responsibility esports scene following the Center East’s integration into the EMEA circuit. GntL made it to the Elite’s Stage 1 playoffs, scoring a top-eight end beneath the Evening Vibes banner.
Regardless of lacking out on Stage 1, KnoX continued to exhibit his abilities in on-line cups. All through the Name of Responsibility: Black Ops 7 season, he has positioned no decrease than prime six within the three cups he has competed in.
Becoming a member of GntL and KnoX on the beginning lineup is former London Royal Ravens and Minnesota Rokkr participant Paul ‘PaulEhx‘ Avila, a participant no stranger to competing on Name of Responsibility’s greatest phases. PaulEhx not too long ago competed for Workforce Falcons White, ending second within the Elite Stage 1 Playoffs.
Since early 2025, Swooty has represented Stallions throughout a number of on-line and LAN tournaments. In February, the workforce secured a top-24 end on the CDC Dallas Open, taking dwelling 3,000 Challengers Factors.
The Significance of Academy Rosters
Academy groups in Name of Responsibility esports are sometimes chargeable for recruiting and creating the subsequent era of expertise earlier than they make the leap to the Name of Responsibility League (CDL). Lately, the likes of Boston Breach and the New York Subliners have fielded academy rosters within the Challengers circuit.
For Stallions and FaZe Clan, the partnership with Riyadh Falcons continues to supply a platform for gamers trying to compete on the highest degree.
