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NiP sweep LOS 2-0 in the SAL Kickoff tournament, establishing early dominance with decisive performances on both maps.

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This article was published on April 12, 2026.

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Apr 12, 2026·2h ago·2 min read·265 words·By Tom Stanton

Ninjas in Pyjamas Dominate LOS in South America League Kickoff, Secure 2-0 Victory

Tom StantonSince 2020

MATCH RESULT

Ninjas in Pyjamas delivered a commanding performance on April 12, 2026, sweeping Lions of Spain (LOS) 2-0 in the South America League Kickoff tournament's opening series. NiP controlled the narrative across both maps, securing the first encounter 7-3 before closing out the series with a convincing 7-4 victory in Map 2. The Stockholm-based organization's defensive coordination and site execution proved too potent for their South American opponents, who struggled to find consistent answers to NiP's structured gameplay and utility usage throughout the best-of-three series.

KEY MOMENT AND PLAYER OF THE MATCH

The pivotal moment came early in Map 1's second half, where NiP orchestrated a flawless execute on the objective that resulted in a 4-on-5 clutch victory—breaking LOS's momentum decisively. This play exemplified NiP's map control and timing advantages throughout the match. Player of the Match honors go to Gustav "kS" Larsson, whose anchor positioning and crucial eliminations on the defensive side prevented LOS from mounting any sustained offensive pressure. Larsson's 18-kill performance across the series, combined with his minimal utility waste, demonstrated why he remains a cornerstone of NiP's defensive infrastructure.

STANDINGS IMPACT

With this decisive 2-0 victory, Ninjas in Pyjamas vault into prime positioning within the SAL Kickoff standings, establishing themselves as early favorites for the tournament. The clean sweep awards NiP maximum circuit points, granting them a significant advantage as competitors eye playoff seeding. For LOS, the shutout loss signals an urgent need for tactical refinement and map vetoing strategy adjustments heading into their next fixture. The result sets a high bar for elite competition in this regional qualifier and underscores NiP's continued pedigree on the international Rainbow Six Siege stage.