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The 2025 World English-language Scrabble Players’ Association (WESPA) Championship is set to make history in Accra, Ghana, from November 12 - 16, 2025. It’s the first time this global Scrabble showdown will be hosted in Ghana, marking another proud milestone for Africa in the international Scrabble community. The championship will take place at the Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra, a premium venue known for its world-class facilities and easy access to Airport City. Some official listings also mention The Palms by Eagles, suggesting that side events may be hosted across both sites. WESPA has announced a total prize pool of USD 34,000, making it one of the richest word-game events in the world. While the full breakdown for 1st, 2nd, and other placements has not yet been released, previous WESPA editions have rewarded top finishers generously, with the world champion traditionally. Bringing the WESPA Championship to Ghana highlights the continent’s growing dominance in Scrabble. With Nige...

Scrabble is more than just a board game in Nigeria.  It is a tool that inspires learning, builds community, and raises national pride. Over the years, Nigeria has become one of the strongest Scrabble-playing nations in the world, producing world champions and nurturing some of the finest strategic minds. 1. Promoting Education and Literacy Scrabble encourages strong vocabulary skills and critical thinking. Many students who play Scrabble develop better spelling, reading comprehension, and quick reasoning. In several Nigerian schools, Scrabble is now part of co-curricular activities, helping young learners improve their English while having fun.  I remember meeting with Olatunde Oduwole (National Scrabble Champion 2016) a Gold Medalist 2022 NSFestival singles. This is a man of jam-packed vocabs you can never comprehend. His mastery in word placement and board controls coupled with his word power equals to nothing but what I call word-power-house. I will likely talk about him la...

The countdown is on for the 2025 National Scrabble Championship (NSC), one of the biggest and most prestigious tournaments on the UK Scrabble calendar. Top players from across the United Kingdom will gather in London this October to battle it out for national glory. Dates: Saturday 25 - Monday 27 October 2025 Venue: Westminster Academy, Sir Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, London W2 5EZ Rounds: 23 games Organizer: Wayne Kelly (Tel: 07773 027274) Sanction: ABSP & WESPA rated This event continues the proud tradition of the NSC, first held in 1971 (winner - Stephen Haskell ) and now recognized as one of the major tournaments in the UK circuit alongside the UK Open, Matchplay, and UK Masters.  Check in past winners:  Paul Gallen 2024 Champion   You can also read the upcoming event in Bangkok 2026

The Nairobi National Scrabble Championship 2025 delivered an exciting weekend of wordplay and strategy as Kenya’s finest players converged at the Trademark Hotel for the 4th ECASA 2026 Qualifier. The event featured top-tier competition, strong performances, and defining moments that shaped the leaderboard right to the final round. Premier Division - Final Standings (After 18 Rounds) The Nairobi National Scrabble Championship remains a hallmark of excellence on the Kenyan Scrabble calendar. The 2025 edition combined top-level play, organization, and hospitality - setting the tone for future ECASA qualifiers. With ECASA 2026 qualification points on the line, every move counted. As always, the event proved that Kenya’s Scrabble community continues to thrive as one of Africa’s strongest word power networks. Photos:  Report by: Scrabble Kenya (via TSH v3.340) Source: scrabblekenya.com Published on: Scrabblebiz October 2025 Edition More photos...