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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 ...

Team Nigeria has once again affirmed its global dominance in competitive Scrabble by emerging as the Best Country at the World English-language Scrabble Players Championship (WESPAC) 2025, held in Accra, Ghana. Team Nigeria🇳🇬 winner WESPA Championship 2025 The Nigerian contingent delivered a commanding performance across all rounds, finishing with the highest cumulative wins, an impressive points spread, and a consistency level that placed the country far ahead of other competing nations. The triumph in Accra marks another milestone for Nigeria, reinforcing its reputation as the leading Scrabble nation in the world. Nigeria excelled across the board, with players demonstrating high-level skill, discipline, and mental resilience. Key contributors from the national team recorded strong individual finishes that helped solidify the country’s overall standing at the championship. The team’s cohesion, preparation, and experience played a critical role in their victory, especially in a year...

The World English-language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) has unveiled its newly constituted 2025 Executive Committee, featuring representatives from multiple continents and bringing together a diverse mix of experience, leadership, and global Scrabble expertise. WESPA Committee 2025 - 2027 The committee will oversee governance, international standards, rankings, tournament regulations, and global Scrabble development for the 2025–2027 cycle. The Executive Officers 2025 WESPA Committee Chairman: Representative from Liberia Secretary: Representative from Malta Treasurer: Representative from India Committee Members Representative – Pakistan Representative – Australia Representative – Nigeria Representative – Germany Representative – Kenya Representative – Canada Representative – South Africa Representative – Thailand It is important to note that this new committee reflects WESPA’s continued commitment to: Strengthening global Scrabble governance Expanding participation across Afric...

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,...

The Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila Chess and Scrabble Grassroot Club is set to host another edition of its Monthly Training Session on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Block 28, Iponri Housing Estate, Surulere, Lagos. The event is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM prompt. This initiative continues to provide young minds with a platform to develop critical thinking, strategy, and discipline through the games of Scrabble and Chess. The club remains committed to its vision of building future leaders by nurturing talent at the grassroots level. The program is powered by Hon. Hakeem Olabode Akamo, Ph.D., whose continuous support and mentorship have been instrumental in sustaining this impactful project. Participants are encouraged to be part of this engaging session. It promises to be another step toward empowering the next generation through intellectual sports.

 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...

Written by: Ebimunu Akintola (A Sociologist and scrabble enthusiast) For decades, Scrabble has evolved far beyond a living-room pastime. Tye records are there. It is a mental sport that demands logic, vocabulary mastery, pattern recognition, and strategic thinking and these are all the hallmarks of Olympic-level competition. Yet despite its global reach and structured governance, Scrabble remains outside the Olympic Games.  The question now is:  why not include it? Well, let me take you through this my few facts: 1. Scrabble Promotes Global Unity Through Language Just like football or athletics, scrabble brings together players from every continent. Whether in Lagos, London, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, Las Vegas, India or Los Angeles, the game is played with the same board and the same rules. Its universality bridges linguistic and cultural gaps which are precisely the Olympic spirit of unity in diversity. Except otherwise. 2. True...

Scrabble Battle: Offensive vs Defensive? Wellington Jigereh vs Enoch Nwali Discover your Scrabble play style if you are not aware already! Are you an offensive player who goes for bingos or a defensive player who locks the board?  Join the fun and share your strategy on Scrabblebiz. Every Scrabble player has a unique style of play. While some thrive on big, bold plays, others prefer tight, strategic defenses that keep their opponents guessing. Offensive players go for high scores, premium squares, and flashy seven-letter bingos. Defensive players focus on controlling the board, blocking bonuses, and playing smart setups. No matter your side, both strategies make Scrabble exciting and unpredictable! Let us Hear From You Are you an attacker who loves explosive word scores? Or a blocker who takes pride in shutting down openings? 👉 Share your favorite move that perfectly shows your scrabble style! #ScrabbleFun #ScrabbleTalk #ScrabbleStrategy #ScrabblePlayers #WordGameCommunity #Scrabb...

The newly elected Nigerian Scrabble Federation President's official statement as he assumes office - Bright Idahosa  Over the years, Scrabble in Nigeria has evolved from a simple pastime into a celebrated sport that commands respect both nationally and internationally. This remarkable transformation did not happen overnight, it is the product of years of vision, dedication, and relentless effort from passionate individuals who have worked tirelessly to elevate the game we all love. Bright Idahosa NSF President  He further went on to appreciate the entire board:  At this moment, it is only fitting to recognize and appreciate everyone who has contributed to this inspiring journey: administrators, players, coaches, sponsors, and devoted enthusiasts. Your collective passion has built the strong foundation that today makes Nigeria a true powerhouse in the global Scrabble community. A special tribute goes to Engr. Toke Aka, the immediate past President of the Nigeria Scrabble F...

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...