Team Nigeria have officially entered battle mode as preparations for the 2025 World English Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) get underway in Lagos — and the atmosphere in camp is electric.
Fifteen of the nation’s finest wordsmiths, backed by a top-tier technical crew, are gathered under one roof, fine-tuning their tactics and sharpening their vocabulary for the global showdown in Accra, Ghana, where over 30 countries will vie for supremacy.
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Among the early arrivals are a blend of veterans and fresh talents, including Emmanuel Umujose, Larry Etuwa, Ben Quickpen, Adebola Samuel, and the ever-charismatic Chinedu “Sidespin” Thorpe, who was the first to check in. “This is splendid accommodation. Thank you, NSF. I’ve just checked into 2B,” Thorpe quipped, lighting up the camp with his trademark humour.
Technical head and newly elected Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) board member Khaleel Adedeji set the tone early, delivering a rousing message to his squad.
“Let’s make sure everyone gets in by tomorrow so we can kick off properly — solid training, team planning, and real bonding time before WESPAC,” he said.
“Champions are made when no one is watching,” Adedeji thundered.
“We’re not just preparing for games; we’re building chemistry, focus, and that winning spirit. Let’s show up ready, hungry, and united. WESPAC mode activated.”
NSF President Bright Idahosa confirmed that the contingent will depart for Accra on Sunday, determined to reclaim global glory.
Nigeria’s scrabble masters have long ruled the wordy battlefield — from Wellington Jighere’s historic World Championship win in 2015 to a resilient second-place finish at the last edition in Las Vegas, despite a depleted squad.
This time, the mission is crystal clear: bring the title home.
As tiles clatter and dictionaries whisper in the Lagos camp, one thing is certain — Team Nigeria aren’t just spelling words; they’re spelling destiny.
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