During the broadcast of IEM Katowice 2025, Nikola "NiKo” Kovac spoke about his decision to leave G2 after a long stay in the team. The main reason for this step was disagreement with the changes that were being implemented in the team.

“The biggest reason why I decided to leave is I didn't agree with some of the changes we made through most of my time at G2. And with Falcons, I really believe they are here to build a team around me, and I think we have the right people,” NiKo commented.

In addition, NiKo expressed confidence that Falcons are committed to building a team around him, and this was a decisive factor in his move.

Falcons' failure at IEM Katowice 2025

However, Falcons' first appearance at IEM Katowice 2025 ended in disappointment. The team left the tournament, losing in the lower bracket match to G2 Esports, the former NiKo team. The match ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of G2, and Falcons took the last place.

Map results:

• Ancient: 13-9 (G2)
• Dust II: 13-7 (Falcons)
• Mirage: 13-11 (G2)

This defeat became a symbolic meeting for NiKo, which failed to defeat its former team.

Falcons' prospects

Despite the setback, NiKo remains optimistic about the future of Falcons:

“Falcons are building something special, and I believe we can achieve great things together,” he added.

G2 shows strength

As for G2 Esports, the team proved that it remains reliable and competitive even after the loss of a key player. Their strong performance at IEM Katowice 2025 confirms that the team continues to be one of the favorites on the international scene.

IEM Katowice 2025 continues, and we expect even more exciting matches and unexpected results. Follow the news, schedule and results of the tournament here.