Ninjas in Pyjamas signs Krimbo as new IGL on loan until 2026

Ninjas in Pyjamas has brought in Karim “Krimbo” Moussa as its new in-game leader, signing the German player on loan from Berlin International Gaming until the end of 2026. The move comes as NiP continues searching for answers to a rough stretch that has seen the legendary organization slip outside the top 20 of the Valve Regional Standings. Krimbo, 23, replaces veteran Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer, who has been moved to the bench. From BIG’s academy to NiP’s hot seat Krimbo climbed through BIG’s academy system before earning a spot on the main roster in March 2022, where he posted a 1.10 rating across his tenure. He reached the Legends stage at three Major tournaments between 2022 and 2024 and picked up the Roobet Cup title in 2022. BIG benched Krimbo in October 2025. He resurfaced as a stand-in for Team Liquid at IEM Kraków 2026, where he delivered a standout performance on Nuke. Why NiP needed to make a move NiP has been unable to crack the top 20 of the Valve Regional Standings, the ranking system that determines qualification pathways for major events. Early exits from major events have compounded the problem. The recent departure of Artem “cairne” Mushynskyi to fnatic further desta...