PVL: Nxled begins roster revamp with Sabete, Maraño, three others
FILE–Petro Gazz Angels’ Jonah Sabete. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Nxled began its rebuild on Tuesday, announcing a slew of additions to set the tone for a revamped roster ahead of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The Chameleons secured veteran outside hitter Jonah Sabete, seasoned setter Djanel Cheng, and middle blockers Ranya Musa, Aby Maraño, and Aduke Ogunsanya to add experience and depth.
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Three of the additions—Sabete, Cheng, and Musa—come from Petro Gazz, which recently took a time off from the league.
More former Angels are expected to take their talents to Nxled with their championship core, bannered by MVP Brooke Van Sickle, keen on signing with the Chameleons.
Sabete, Cheng and Musa all played key roles in helping the Angels capture four PVL championships.
Aby Maraño joins Nxled ahead of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Meanwhile, Maraño, formerly of Chery Tiggo, and Ogunsanya are expected to bring size and stability to a frontline that already includes Krich Macaslang and Jaycel delos Reyes.
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Amid the roster shuffle, Nxled also parted ways with Jaila Atienza, Maji Mangulabnan, Lycha Ebon, Rachel Jorvina, and Jaja Maraguinot.
Atienza has since signed with Choco Mucho, Jorvina moved to Capital1, while Ebon found a new home with the revamped Galeries Tower.
Among the key holdovers from the Etorre Guidetti-coached squad are team captain Chiara Permentilla, fourth overall pick Lyann de Guzman, EJ Laure, Jovelyn Fernandez, Lucille Almonte, Mayang Nuique, and Macaslang.
