• Qualifier for West Africa tourney commences future month
Previous African Scrabble champion, Nsikakabasi Etim from Akwa Ibom State, at the weekend, became the Masters’ winner at the South-South Open up Scrabble Championship held at Nelrose Lodge, Asaba, Delta State.
The championship, organised by the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) in conjunction with Words & Wits and Delta Condition governing administration, highlighted major players from the South South zone competing in diverse categories, which includes Masters, Intermediate, veteran and open cadres.
Talking following his victory, Etim stated his victory was a result of tricky perform, dedication and resolve to confirm a stage against all odds.
“The South-South Championship was a difficult occasion with top top quality players and successful such a match that has former African and globe champions is a fantastic achievement for me.
“My aim is to hold successful a lot more occasions to retain my pedigree in scrabble and I thank the NSF for organising the celebration. I also urge the younger gamers to aspire to get to the top of the sport,” he mentioned.
Also speaking on the party, NSF President, Olabatoke Aka, who highlighted in the veterans’ classification, reported the event was place alongside one another to assist Nigerian gamers from different zones to bond and also develop a superior level of levels of competition amid the gamers.
“When scrabble Championships are organised in distinctive zones of the country, it presents an option for gamers to play much more games each individual calendar year.
“We want the youthful era to choose the chance to prove their talent in scrabble, so, we implore players to register on time when any event is declared.
“The NSF is open to doing work with any organisation to improve the activity,” he stated.
He additional that qualifies for the 2022 West African Scrabble event would start out subsequent thirty day period in Abuja with 20 gamers.
Earlier, NSF Vice President, Shiny Idahosa, stated the Federation’s quest to revamp the activity is yielding dividends, adding that above four championships have been organised this yr to elevate extra consciousness of the sport.
He termed on company organisations, states and Federal Federal government, as effectively as properly-which means individuals, to sponsor scrabble championships across the place.
For successful the Masters’ category, Etim obtained N240, 000, the intermediate winner received N140, 000, the Open up category winner gained N75, 000, when the veteran group winner got N100, 000.
Aside from the dollars rewards, the winners also acquired many prizes and trophies for their endeavours.
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