On September 25, the Japanese team REJECT announced that head coach KeNNy is stepping down from his position. After two years in this role, he will continue his involvement with the team as a staff member.

A Legend in the FPS Scene

KeNNy, 38, is considered a legend in the FPS scene, having been active since the early 2000s. He began his career with the professional team 4DimensioN in CS1.6, where he became the first player in Japan to win a national championship and compete in a global tournament. In the following years, he competed in Sudden Attack and AVA, significantly influencing the development of the Japanese esports scene.

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During his time with REJECT, the team has formed various rosters, including veterans as well as young talents, with an average age below 20. This season, they are participating in Challengers with a roster consisting of young players BRIAN, Akame, GangPin, muto and Hals, a mixed Japanese-Korean lineup, and they achieved second place at the national level in VCJ 2024 Split 1, which is the team's best result.

KeNNy Comment After Stepping Down

KeNNy commented on his resignation on his X (formerly Twitter):

I am stepping down from the position of head coach, where I have worked for about two years. I will still remain in REJECT, so I will support the team in a different capacity. Thank you all for your support so far. I hope to see you again!

 

Despite stepping down as head coach of Valorant, KeNNy will continue to support the team as a staff member.