MANILA (UPDATE) -- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang professional league (MPL Philippines) legend Carlito "Ribo" Ribo will return to the professional scene under Omega Esports, as the team rebuilds in the upcoming season.

After coaching Omega in MPL Season 11, Patrick "E2MAX" Caidic will also make his return as a player. Omega also confirmed Joshua "Ch4knu" Mangilog's return to the lineup.

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Joining E2MAX, Ch4knu, and Ribo are Nowee "Ryota" Macasa, who left Onic Philippines in the offseason, Andoryuuu, Jomari "Jowm" Pingol, and young star Duane "Kelra" Pillas.

Spideeey, the winner of Smart and TikTok's "The Greatest Gamer" reality show, also joins the team's lineup as its jungler.

Ronel “COACH STRONGER” Tan will take on the coaching reins as Jomie "P4kbet" Abalos moves to Cambodia's Team Max.

• Mobile Legends: Ribo mulls return to pros after Hall of Legends nod

Heralded as the "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time) in the local MPL scene, Ribo is one of the pioneers in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League, starting his professional career with maiden champs Aether Main.

Ribo suited up for Bren Esports before taking a step back to rest.

When inducted into the MPL Hall of Legends, Ribo said he wished to return to the professional scene.