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How prepared is your country and the youths for the WESPA YOUTH CUP 2021?  Are you ready to raise that cup up high above your head for your nation?  It is expectant that the WESPA YOUTH CUP 2021 is to be played on www.woogles.io this August. Age grade is from those born from 1st Jan 2004.  The youths shall intrigue us with powerful words log on to woogles 7th August to 22nd. 

Project Nigerian Scrabble Federation Training For TDs, Adjudicators & Coaching comes up this Friday 30th July 2021 at Abuja National Stadium. The use this medium to encourage the youths to participate in this workshop as it helps build professional tournament directors, Adjudicators, and prospective Coaches on scrabble matters.  Below is a guideline of the entire bulletin:  There shall also be a National Retreat after the workshop which will commence on the 31st. Prize money will be available for winners.

Boards and Their Structures in Nigerian Scrabble Scrabble boards are not just playing surfaces — they influence the quality, speed, and fairness of the game. In Nigeria, players use different types of boards depending on the setting: home practice, club play, or tournaments. Here’s a breakdown of the common board types used across the country.  1. Home Practice Boards Material: Mostly cardboard or plastic Rotation: Non-rotatable Letter Tiles: Light plastic or cardboard Use Case: Ideal for beginners and casual players at home Most entry-level players start with these before upgrading to club boards. 2. Club Boards Material: Higher-grade plastic or wood Rotation: Usually rotatable (360° swivel base) Features: Gridded surface, steady tile hold, tile bag Use Case: Used in local clubs for serious practice and inter-club friendlies Many club players own personal boards for training and rated games. 3. Tournament Boards (Premier Boards) Material: Wooden or custom acrylic designs Rotation:...

  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...

If you like characters associated with eras, their impacts, positive additions, influence that had remained relevant till date, scrabble mathematics, calculation, tactics, skills, and sabiness in this game, then you should understudy him. Dennis Ikekeregor , the first person to win the African Scrabble Championship twice and back to back, with over 18 tournaments wins to his name. He is going into the ring this weekend, Saturday 10th July with Nsikak Etim, another African Champ.  Dennis Ikekeregor Take it, leave it, for those with sound base in English Language, it is an added advantage when it comes to playing this beautiful game we all love. Nsikak Etim, one-time African Champion, gold medalist in the just concluded Edo 2020 National Sports Festival, and some tournaments to his name. Friendly, social, lively, and a sharp nose for the game. He has been able to hold his own, wading the murky waters of Nigeria scrabble, and has promised to put in his best performance come Saturday. ...

Ladies and gentlemen it’s another wonderful event again in the Nigerian scrabble community coming our way this Saturday 10th July, a battle between African Scrabble  Champions. Best of 15 games Stay tuned for more updates...  

The Bayelsa State Scrabble Association pays a condolence visit to Hon. Gesiye Isowo, a patron of the scrabnle, on the earth call of his mother who also is a fan.  The vice chairman of the association Barr. Timi Woko led the Scrabble family to Gesiye's residence and condoled with him.  Moreso, the chairman also thanked all members who turn out for the visit.  APPRECIATION MESSAGE On behalf of the Chairman and Exco of the Bayelsa State Scrabble Association, we appreciate all Scrabble Players from the Yenagoa Scrabble Club, Poolside(Ayalla) Scrabble Club, Akenfa Scrabble Club and the Samphino Scrabble Club who joined the Exco to pay the Condolence Visit yesterday to Hon. Gesiye Isowo over the death of his Mother, Madam Evelyn Isowo who died on the 2nd of July 2021. Thanks to Chief Diete Olotu, Pioneer Vice President of the Yenagoa Scrabble Club for his kind gesture during the Visit.  All Scrabble Players be aware and reminded that Hon. Gesiye Iso...

If there is one player whose constellation stands out as the Northern star today in Nigerian Scrabble, it is Oghenekaro Paul Eta. A role to follow. He is presently atop the pack in all local ratings, and even on the international scene, WESPA. The guy can jam! He is like a cat with nine lives, got resilience, a sizeable word power, dexterity on the board, grit, style, and composure. Popularly known as the Malaysian Prince. He is taking on another rave of the moment today in person of George Ezinore in an epic match, that promises to be every second worth your while. Sit back, and watch him display scrabble mathematics on the board from 9:00 am today. George Ezinore, a calm, analytical, calculative, unruffled on the board, with a determination to win all winnable. He presently imbibes and peruses the dictionary as if his life depends on it. His confidence at the moment, is enough to lift up Olympus on Sscrabble game, that he had to even up the stakes in today's match ag...

Today is the day for this epic match between Eta Karo vs George Ezinore.  It promises to be exciting, thrilling, and breathtaking. Happening within ShopRite premises, it sure will attract huge spectators. Our idea-laden new bobo in the scene, Daystar along with his newly organised media crew, will be doing an excellent job of coverage. I must tell you that every minute of the games, move by move, draw to draw, calculations to setups, will have you glued to your seats, to your phones, and gadgets. Yours sincerely will be on ground to relay some catching moments in the games.  Best of 15 games Date: 07 July 2021  Venue: Delta Mall  Time: 9am NUMBER OF GAMES AND WINS GAME 1 Karo GAME 2 Karo GAME 3 Karo GAME 4 George GAME 5 Karo GAME 6 George GAME 7 Karo GAME 8 George GAME 9 George GAME 10 George GAME 11 Karo GAME 12 George GAME 13 George GAME 14 Karo GAME 15 Karo  Eta Karo competitively won the bout with an 8 - 7 win.