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The fourth edition of Scrabble in the Jungle returns in 2025 with the theme “Legacy Keepers”, promising another competitive and high-energy tournament experience. The event is NSF, WESPA, and PANASA rated and will be played using the CSW24 lexicon. Players will compete in 36 games (6 round-robin + 6 KOTH), with a ₦300,000 star prize on the line. Registration has been pegged at ₦20,000. • Date: 19th – 21st December 2025 • Venue: To be communicated (Lagos State) Scrabble athletes across the country are expected to attend what has now become one of Nigeria’s standout year-ending tournaments. More information will be shared as soon as the organizers release further updates.

  Delta Scrabble Club, in partnership with Delta Scrabblers in Diaspora, has officially announced the 2025 edition of the Scrabble Fiesta. The event is scheduled to hold on 26 December 2025 at Merchant Club, Enerhen–Warri, with games commencing at 9:00am. The one–day tournament will feature 10 rated games and is open to both licensed and unlicensed players. A total prize pool of ₦500,000 has been confirmed, with only 50 slots available. Registration Licensed players: ₦3,000 Unlicensed players: ₦8,000 Payments are to be made to the following account: Bank: Opay Account Number: 9014187055 Account Name: Larry Etuwa After payment, players are required to send proof of payment to 08061288946 (Emmanuel Ogiogio) on WhatsApp for confirmation. Registration closes on 25 December 2025 at 9:00am. Participants are reminded to come with clean Scrabble kits. Scrabblebiz will continue to provide updates as the event date approaches.

The World English-language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) has announced that its brand-new website is currently under construction and will be launching soon. The updated platform promises an interactive, intuitive, and highly user-friendly experience for players, officials, and Scrabble enthusiasts across the globe. This is your first paragraph text... This upgrade is expected to improve access to rankings, tournament information, resources, and community engagement tools creating a more connected ecosystem for competitive Scrabble. ...second to last paragraph... Final paragraph... ...middle paragraph... Scrabblebiz will provide further updates as WESPA moves closer to the official launch. For more information, visit:  WESPA

Jimoh Abdulmumin emerged champion of Scrabblemania 3.0, held December 5 - 7, 2025 at the Boulevard Palace, Monrovia, Liberia.  Jimoh Abdulmimim in the middle  The Nigerian star delivered a commanding performance across three days, finishing with an incredible 26 wins out of 30 games and a tournament-best +2612 spread. Abdulmumin maintained top form from Day 1 and closed the event with two straight wins in Round 30 to seal his title run. He was presented with the $2,000 winner’s cheque for his outstanding showing by the WESPA Chairman and PANASA President. Scrabblemania 3.0 featured some of West Africa’s strongest players, including Lukeman Owolabi, Charles Tachie, Cyril Umebiye, Sherif Malek, and Jonathan Wesley but Jimoh’s consistency and high-scoring play kept him firmly ahead of the field. Full standings and round-by-round results can be viewed here  SCRABBLEMENIA

Mind Brilliance Inc. has officially announced the third edition of its flagship tournament, Scrabblemania 3.0, themed “Claiming the Diplomatic Enclave.” This edition promises to be one of the biggest competitive Scrabble events in West Africa as it brings elite players together for three days of high-intensity wordplay. Tournament Overview The event is scheduled to take place from December 5–7, 2025, in Monrovia. With a prize pool of $6,000 USD, players will battle across multiple rounds for prestige, ranking points, trophies and major cash rewards. The highlight of Scrabblemania 3.0 is its Star Prize of $2,000 USD, awarded to the overall champion. Prize Band: 1st Place: $2,000 + Trophy 2nd Place: $1,600 + Trophy 3rd Place: $1,000 + Trophy 4th Place: $550 5th Place: $400 6th Place: $225 7th Place: $225 This structure ensures a competitive yet rewarding experience for top-performing players. Registration Fee: $125 USD Payment Details: Account Name: Mind Brilliance Inc. Account Number: 5...

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.