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Nigeria continues to be a powerhouse in the world of Scrabble, and the latest WESPA Nigeria ratings show just how dominant the country remains on the global stage. Updated on September 25, 2025, after the Fortune Town Invitational Tournament, these ratings highlight the very best wordsmiths representing the green and white. Here are Nigeria’s Top 10 Scrabble Players September 2025: Rank Player WESPA Rating 1 Wellington Jighere 2003 2 Eta Karo 1981 3 Dennis Ikekeregor 1980 4 Okiemute Tega 1980 5 Enoch Nwali 1978 6 Ezinore George 1968 7 Jimoh Abdulmumin 1961 8 Doko Oluwatimilehin 1961 9 Samson Okosagah 1958 10 Ayorinde Saidu 1945 Wellington Jighere stays at the top with a commanding 2003 rating.  These ratings reflect Nigeria’s remarkable consistency with several players rated above 1900, a mark that puts them among the world’s elite. You might be wondering why this matter? Nigeria’s dominance at the top level of Scrabble is not just about pride, it shapes the global game. With more ...

Scrabble fans mark your calendars!  The All-Ireland Scrabble Championship returns to Waterford, Ireland this October, promising two days of competitive wordplay and camaraderie. Event Details Dates: Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 October 2025 Venue: Dooley’s Hotel, 30 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland Games: 15 games (7 - 8 per day) Word List: CSW2024 (Collins Scrabble Words) Categories: A and B A For players rated 120+ B For players under 120 (with option to play up) Novice Event: A 4-game mini-tournament on Sunday afternoon (€10 entry) Entry & Prizes Entry Fee: €40 (cash, payable at registration) Prizes: Awards for top finishers in both groups, high game and high word prizes, plus a special award for best novice.  Accommodation Dooley’s Hotel is the official venue with special tournament rates: Single room (2 nights, B&B): €299 Twin room: €339 Triple room: €399 Dinner is available on Saturday evening for €35 per person - a great chance to meet players from Ireland and abroad...

The city of Asaba, D elta State is buzzing with energy as the 9th National Youth Games (NYG) unfolds from August 26 to September 6, 2025. This year’s edition hosted for the third consecutive time by Delta is setting new standards in youth sports, uniting over 6,000 athletes, coaches, and officials from across Nigeria. From athletics to swimming, gymnastics, football, and even Scrabble, the Games feature 37 sporting disciplines, making it one of the most diverse editions yet. The Stephen Keshi Stadium and other top facilities in Asaba are serving as arenas where future national champions are being discovered. Highlights Delta State , the defending champions, are aiming to keep their crown on home soil. Team Lagos swimmers made history with a record-breaking 19 gold medals in the pool. Edo State ’s gymnastics team dazzled with 6 golds and 3 silvers, announcing themselves as ones to watch. The National Youth Games also embrace tradition, with events like ayo, abula, Scrabble, and chess. ...

The 2nd Pan-African Youth Scrabble Championship (AYSC): Nairobi 2025 About AYSC The Pan African Youth Scrabble Championship, organized by the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), is a premier continental event for young scrabble talents. The 2025 edition will feature two categories Under 15 and Under 19, with 150 players from 11 African countries competing for top honors. The maiden edition was hosted in Lagos, Nigeria, from August 24 to 28, 2023, at Chrisland School, Lekki. It saw Nigerian players David Ojih and Prestige Archibong clinch the U-19 and U-15 titles, respectively.  Nigeria’s junior scrabble stars have landed in Nairobi, Kenya, ready to compete in the 2nd Pan-African Youth Scrabble Championship (AYSC). The event takes place from August 14 to 17, 2025, at Brighton International School in Syokimau, Machakos County. Organized by the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), the championship features two age divisions—Under-15 (U-15) and Under-19 (U-19)—and brings ...

Scrabble Friendlies Team Edo Vs Team Rivers. Team Edo State host Team Rivers in an inaugural friendly match as follows: Date: 2 - 4July 2021 Venue: Uyi Grand Hotel, GRA Benin City Time Daily: 9am prompt Team Composition: 3 Masters Players 3 Intermediate Players 3 Opens Players 3 Female Players No. Of Games: Round Robin of 23 games. Time allowed: 20Mins each NSF Rated Registration: 5k per player Prizes: 1. Best State: 200k + Plague 2. MVP Male: 20k 3. MVP Female: 10k Nigerians take scrabble to a higher dimension as these friendlies are expected to create a new picture of Scrabble in the the country and worldwide.