Ivo Albino, known as LohaN, is a Portuguese VALORANT coach who has led Team Liquid's EMEA team since October 2024.
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Team Liquid named Ivo Albino, known as LohaN, as head coach in October 2024. VLR lists the appointment and his prior coaching work.[1][2]
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