Nigeria Sweeps Titles at AYSC 2025 in Kenya

Nigeria’s Youth Scrabble Stars Shine Bright at AYSC 2025


Team Nigeria once again stamped its dominance at the African Youth Scrabble Championship (AYSC) 2025, held in Nairobi, Kenya from August 14–17.

Team Nigeria AYSC 2025


The championship, which featured talented youth players across the continent, produced memorable performances in both the Under-15 and Under-19 categories.


Under-15 Category

Nigeria’s Sophia Ekeruche emerged as the standout star, going unbeaten with 18 wins out of 18 games and an impressive +3,871 cumulative spread. Her flawless run ensured Nigeria claimed the U-15 individual title.

Sophia Ekeruche


On the team front, Nigeria secured the gold, finishing ahead of hosts Kenya and rivals Ghana.


Under-19 Category

In the U-19 division, the spotlight belonged to Prestige Archibong, who clinched the individual crown after edging compatriot Abdulqudus Aliu. Both finished with 18 wins, but Archibong’s superior cumulative spread of +2,794 gave him the decisive edge.

Nigeria also topped the U-19 team standings, with Ghana and Kenya taking the silver and bronze positions respectively.

Archibong Prestige 


Nigeria’s Legacy Continues

With this clean sweep, Nigeria reaffirms its position as the powerhouse of youth Scrabble in Africa. The achievements of Sophia Ekeruche and Prestige Archibong not only highlight individual brilliance but also showcase the depth of talent and training culture driving Nigeria’s success.


The 2025 edition of AYSC will be remembered as a tournament where Nigeria proved once more that the future of African Scrabble is in safe hands.

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