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2025 World Scrabble Championship, Accra Ghana: Summary of the Nigerian Green Locusts' Performance over Days 1 to 5 (PART B: Explanation of the Performance) ...Timi Woko🇳🇬 in table 1 at game 11. The first game Timi dropped at the WESPAC in Ghana was with Nigel Richards. (By Chinedu 'Sidespin' Thorpe Nosike Okwelogu, National Scrabble Champion, former Nigerian Scrabble #1, and Retired Deputy Director (Planning, Research, and Strategy), National Orientation Agency) 1. First of all, it is appropriate to recognise and applaud Barrister Timi Woko of Bayelsa State for his very praiseworthy feat of winning the First 10 Rounds of the World Scrabble Championship! He showed very uncommon resilience reminiscent of the potentials shown by yet another lawyer, Barrister Biodun Olaleru SAN in 1997. Timi's feat is being looked into by way of determining whether it is a World Scrabble Record performance. To put Timi Woko's exploits in proper perspective, it will be helpful to look ...

Adam Logan vs Nigel Richards Adam Logan has emerged as the 2025 WESPAC World Scrabble Champion, securing a decisive 4 - 2 victory over Nigel Richards in the finals of the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship that took place in Ghana. The Canadian mathematician and veteran wordsmith delivered a consistent, high-precision performance throughout the tournament, showcasing exceptional rack-management, strategic discipline, and endgame mastery. His win adds another major title to his remarkable career, having previously claimed the World Scrabble Championship in 2005. WESPAC 2025 brought together the strongest players in the world like, Weibin Toh, Timi Doko, Awolabi Lukman (the WESPA Chair) , Waseem from Pakistan, Timi Woko, but Logan’s composure and tactical strength placed him firmly above the pack. His final matchup against the legendary Nigel Richards who is widely regarded as the greatest scrabble player of all time was a show of elite fight for the trophy,...

 In Scrabble, most players focus only on scoring high, but champions know that the real secret to winning consistently is board control and patterns.  Board control means shaping the game’s flow by deciding where words can be played, and what kind of plays your opponent is allowed to make. Every tile you place can open or close the board, and experts use this to limit opportunities while keeping scoring options for themselves. Board Patterns mean the ability to read the movement of the board and predict the scoring structure for possible big scorings.  Here’s how scrabble professionals secretly control the board: 1. They Close Dangerous Openings If a triple word score is exposed, a strong player doesn’t always go for points, they block it instead. That’s defensive Scrabble. 2. They Create Scoring Channels Experts build “lanes” where only they can score big often by playing parallel words that leave premium squares open for their next turn.  3. They Play with Tile Me...

The Scrabble community in Bayelsa State is set to witness an exciting face-off as Ekowe Scrabble Club battles Peremabiri Scrabble Club in the 1st Edition of the Interclub Scrabble Match. The event will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Ekowe, SILGA, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.  This initiative marks a major step toward strengthening interclub collaboration and Scrabble development at the grassroots level in Bayelsa State. With attractive prizes, free registration, and community spirit at its core, the Interclub Scrabble match promises to be a thrilling event celebrating both competition and camaraderie.  This also is one of the ways scrabble is spreading across the rural areas of Nigeria and gathering more audience for the game.  Winner’s Prize: ₦100,000 Most Valuable Player: ₦30,000 1st Runner-Up: ₦20,000 2nd Runner-Up: ₦10,000 Rounds: 10 Players per Team: 7 (5 regular, 2 reserves) Each club captain is required to submit their team list to the T...

The Ekowe & Nange-Ama Monthly Scrabble Competition, held on Saturday 18 October 2025 at UAC Ekowe Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, produced a remarkable performance from Ebi Akintola, who swept through the event undefeated with a 9-0 record and a +1097 spread. Game Summary Round | Opponent | Score | Opp. Score | Spread | Cumulative 1 Inioemi Agazi 610 223 +387 +387 2 Reynold Wolo 413 354 +59 +446 3 Joshua Willie 469 465 +4 +450 4 Wotaritimi Tonbie 491 233 +258 +708 5 Philip Kigigha 421 359 +62 +770 6 Saviour Tonbie 413 265 +148 +918 7 Reynold Wolo (Rematch) 386 357 +29 +947 8 Reynold Wolo (Rematch 2) 436 391 +45 +992 9 Wotaritimi Tonbie (Rematch) 386 281 +105 +1097 🔸 Wins: 9 🔸 Losses: 0 🔸 Total Spread: +1097 🔸 Venue: UAC Ekowe Community Ebi Akintola’s performance stands out as one of the most dominant runs in recent Bayelsa scrabble competitions a clear statement of form heading into future tournaments.

Join us today, Thursday, 14 August 2025, at 10 AM, for the eagerly anticipated Ayalla Hotels Customers Scrabble Competition in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Guests and Scrabble enthusiasts are gathering to showcase their wordplay skills and enjoy a spirited morning of friendly competition . Ayalla Hotels, Yenagoa. Event Highlights Overview: A vibrant Customer Day event featuring multiple rounds of Scrabble, structured and tracked by the tsh tournament management software. Live Coverage : The event includes real-time rosters, pairings, ratings, scores, and standings, all accessible via the system's digital interface . Pool House Scrabble Club players Participants: POOL HOUSE SCRABBLE  members in Ayalla Hotels Ltd. Why It Matters This Scrabble competition exemplifies Ayalla Hotels’ dedication to guest engagement and creating memorable experiences for customers where they enjoy a unique, intellectually stimulating activity. There are other number of games featured like SNOOKER, CHESS, DRAFT...

Dorcas Innocent Clinches Opens Category Title at the 5th Gov. Diri National Scrabble Championship The 5th Edition of the Governor Diri National Scrabble Championship came to an exciting close with Dorcas Innocent emerging as the winner of the Opens Category, capping off a remarkable display of skill, composure, and competitive spirit. Dorcas Innocent, the winner for opens category  Held in [insert city/location of event], the championship drew top Scrabble players from across Nigeria, each vying for glory in one of the nation’s most respected tournaments. The Opens Category featured a competitive field of rising talents and seasoned wordsmiths, but Dorcas distinguished herself with a consistent performance throughout the rounds. Dorcas Innocent and her trophy 🏆  Her path to victory was marked by strategic word plays, calculated risks, and a keen understanding of the game’s tactical demands. By maintaining focus under pressure, Dorcas secured the top spot, further cementing h...

 SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP IN HONOUR OF LATE CASHIER BRUCE OLOTU  The Bayelsa State Scrabble Association in conjunction with the  Yenagoa Scrabble Club and the Peremabiri Scrabble Club present this Scrabble Championship in Honour of Late Cashier Bruce Olotu as part of his burial arrangements for his pioneering role in bringing Scrabble to Peremabiri which has in turn contributed to the development of Scrabble in Bayelsa State and Nigeria.  Rivers State Based players are eligible to player in Category A Date: Sunday 2nd March, 2025 Venue: Golden Tulip Hotel and Resort, through Government House, Onopa Gate, Yenagoa. Registration closes at 11:59pm on Friday 28th February, 2025 Provisional Electronic Pairings will be out before 11:59 pm on Saturday 1st March 2025 Arrival 11:30 am Round 1 starts 12:00noon No. of Rounds: 8 6 non-repeat (lagged pairing) 2 King of the Hill

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  FINAL RESULTS  After round 9 of the  Yenagoa Scrabble Club Close , below is the final standings for the both categories:  Category A 1. Doubra Enai 7 +322 2. Joseph Aniso 6 +504 3. Timi Woko 6 +248 4. Igali Precious 6 +66 5. Alari Tariyei 5 +120 6. Tetteh Julius 5 +50 7. Bright Ohaka 4 +33 8. Vincent Munanyo 4 -102 9. Birigeni Iteimo 3 -198 10. Okorodas Preye 3 -302 11. Famous Daunemigha 2 -309 12. Onutee Jeffrey 2 -511 Category B 1. Akpos Malafakumo 7.5 +659 2. Okoromadu Doubra 6.5 +335 3. Martins Bebeyefa 6.5 +274 4. Uchenna Vincent 6 +316 5. Peter Peletiri 5.5 +321 6. Abule Ateh 5 +110 7. Dennis Abiori 5 +103 8. Ebisco 5 +43 9. Vera Zini 5 -7 10. Sunny Pattens 5 -340 11. Maide Ateh 4 -41 12. Fido Jonathan 4 +57 13. Jumbo Michael 4 -157 14. Sunny Agazi 4 -185 15. Atimi Koro-ogi 4 -236 16. Douglas Borogha 3 +489 17. Royal Edmund 3 +1 18. Benjamin Cyril 2 -92 19. Juliana M. 2 -354 20. Austin 2 -559

Bayelsa State has quietly grown into one of Nigeria’s emerging Scrabble powerhouses, with passionate gold🥇medalist players, vibrant local clubs, and a strong grassroots presence. Here’s an overview of active Scrabble clubs across the state and how they’re helping to develop the game. 📍 Notable Scrabble Clubs in Bayelsa 1. Yenagoa Scrabble Club Location: BlueWave, PDP Road, Yenagoa Meeting Days: Saturdays and Sundays Time: 3 PM – 7 PM Known For: Most masters and intermediate players in the state. 2. Pool House 🏠 Scrabble Club  Location: Ayalla Hotels Poolside, Yenagoa. Meeting Days: Everyday  Time: 11am till late Known For: Youth engagement and word mastery among young prospects and patrons. 3. Odi Scrabble Club  Location: Odi Town Meeting Days: everyday Time: TBD 4. Akenfa Scrabble Club  Location: Akenfa, Yenagoa  Meeting Days: Everyday  Known For: Community-based training sessions for pro and casual tournaments 5. Ekowe Scrabble Club  Location: SIL...