NiKo: M0NESY is my little brother

Team Falcons CS2 member Nikola NiKo Kovac praised his teammate Ilya m0NESY Osipov. The e-sportsman shared his thoughts in a video for his personal YouTube channel; it was recorded before the start of IEM Cologne Major 2026.

[Question: “What makes m0NESY different from other snipers?”] Ilya is my younger brother. We've been playing together for five years now, which is a long time. He is one of the best snipers in the world. He is very fast, good in clutch situations. His knowledge of the game is also at a very high level. He is also a wonderful person. Ilya is very close to me, we have a very good relationship, and we like to play together. Obviously we want to win together and make history.

Previously, NiKo said that he expected more from his opponents in the decisive match at IEM Cologne Major 2026. “I couldn’t even think that the final would be the easiest match,” Kovacs said.