Diogo “
” Rogê is set to be
’s jungler in the 2026 CBLOL Upper Bracket semifinal against
this weekend, according to information obtained by
Sheep Esports. The veteran is expected to take over the position after Pedro “
” Seixas was suspended for one series and fined following an incident involving Eloy “
” Rodríguez during the series against
.
The substitution would mark a change from Tatu’s first suspension of the season. On that occasion, Lucas Yudi “Luuukz” Higashi, FURIA’s Assistant Coach, stepped into the jungle during the player’s suspension. Now, the organization is turning to Shini’s experience for a crucial playoff matchup.
Tatu’s punishment came after the jungler got up from his chair at the end of the second game against RED and walked toward STEPZ, who was in the area designated for the opposing team. FURIA won the series 3-0 and advanced to face LOS, while RED dropped to the Lower Bracket, where they will take on
.
Shini’s experience
Shini’s inclusion marks his return to the Tier 1 competitive scene after his most recent CBLOL experience, when he represented
during the first two stages of the 2025 season, which was known as LTA at the time. The veteran, however, remained involved in the competitive scene afterward.
Shini as a caster during the 2026 CBLOL Split 2 playoffs. Credit: Bruno Alvares/CBLOL
Still in 2025, Shini also played for Cusprills alongside Rodrigo “
Tay” Panisa and Micael “
” Rodrigues. The team secured qualification for the Circuito Desafiante that year, with its slot later acquired by
, bringing an end to Cusprills’ competitive project.
Shini enters the matchup against LØS with two CBLOL titles on his belt. The player won the Brazilian championship with INTZ in 2019 and lifted the trophy again with the organization in 2020, becoming a two-time CBLOL champion.
