TEAM Liquid PH has officially signed Indonesian marksman Sultan “Aeronnshikii” Muhammad for MPL Philippines Season 17 — making him the league’s second Indonesian import and the man tasked with filling the massive void left by Kiel “Oheb” Soriano, who was recently moved to inactive status.
For Team Liquid PH, it is both a gamble and a statement.
Aeronnshikii is a young talent who holds so much potential. He captured the MPL Indonesia Season 14 championship with Team Liquid ID and before making it to the Grand Finals of the M6 World Championship in Malaysia, though he had to settle for a runner-up finish after a hard-fought series against ONIC Philippines.
READ: Savero joins ONIC PH as country's first ever Indonesian import
Now, he has arrived not as a rival, but as a reinforcement to one of the most accomplished squads in MLBB history.
Asked about joining a squad that nearly completed the Golden Road, Aeronnshikii radiated calm confidence.
“I’m very happy and I’m very chill because I think I’m so close to my team,” he said. “We can win!” he expressed.
That early chemistry matters. Replacing an icon like Oheb is no small task, but Aeronnshikii faces this challenge head on.
EXP laner Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya admitted the signing initially surprised him
“Syempre nagulat kasi isa siya sa mga unang import, apart kay Savero. Before, nakita din namin gameplay niya na super aggressive and mechanical wise is okay naman talaga siya. Happy lang din na may makakalaro kami na ibang lahi,” Sanford said.
Aggressive. Mechanical. Fearless. Those traits defined Aeronnshikii’s rise in Indonesia—and they are exactly what Liquid is banking on to keep writing its legendary legacy.
For the 20-year-old gold laner, the transfer represents more than a roster shuffle. It marks a leap into unfamiliar territory—and an opportunity to redefine himself.
“I’m very happy because right now I have a new team, new experience, new country, and everything new,” Aeronnshikii said during an exclusive interview with SPIN.ph.
Even before his signing with Team Liquid, PH sparked mixed reactions online, especially when rumors first surfaced about him possibly replacing Oheb.
Some fans laughed off the idea before it was confirmed. Aeronnshikii, however, took it like a good sport.
“I think it’s okay because if I’m a netizen, I can do the same. ‘Aeronnshikii can replace Oheb?’ Nahh!” Aeronnshikii said.
Now, the rumors are now confirmed and Aeronnshikii’s here to stay and his mission is clear.
He isn’t here to replicate Oheb’s legacy—he’s here to build his own. And if his confidence, composure, and chemistry are early signs of what’s to come, MPL PH may be witnessing not just the arrival of an import—but the rise of its next star.
Meanwhile, reigning world champions Aurora Gaming PH retained its championship lineup following its dominant victory at the M7 World Championship in Jakarta last January—a legacy that will stand the test in the upcoming MPL Philippines Season 17.
Will they break the so-called “champion’s curse,” or fall like the world champions before them? We’ll find out in the upcoming MPL Philippines Season 17.
Here are the full lineups of the two champion teams:
TEAM LIQUID PH
Sanford "Sanford" Vinuya - EXP Laner
Karl "KarlTzy" Nepomuceno - Jungle
Alston "Sanji" Pabico - Mid Lane
Sultan “Aeronnshikii” Muhammad - Gold Lane
Kim “Daikiqt” Sebanes - Gold Lane
Jaypee "Jaypee" Dela Cruz - Roam
Santi “Santi” Noble - Roam
Ong Wei "Aeon" Sheng - Head Coach
Allec "SN4P" Alberto - Assistant Coach
Aurora Gaming PH
Edward "Edward" Dapadap - EXP Lane
Cedrix "Demonkite" Caranto - Jungle
Kenneth "Yue" Tadeo - Mid Lane
Dominic "Domengkite" Del Delmundo - Gold Lane
Dylan "Light" Catipon - Roam
Aniel "Master the Basics" Jiandani - Head Coach
Dexter "Dex Star" Alaba - Assistant Coach
Justin "Calad" Limbo - Analyst
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