Nigeria will field a formidable 10-player squad at the upcoming 2nd Pan African Youth Scrabble Championship (AYSC), scheduled to take place from August 14 to 17, 2025, at Brighton International School in Syokimau, Machakos County, Kenya.
According to the President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), Engineer Olobatoke Aka, who announced the list on Tuesday in Abuja, the delegation will depart for Nairobi on Monday via Asky Airline.
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The team comprises seven male and three female players, with sponsorship support from multiple states.
Four players are sponsored by the Kwara State Government, two by Bayelsa State, while Lagos, Edo, Niger, and Akwa Ibom are each sponsoring one player.
Team Nigeria Squad
Female:
Sophia Ekeruche
Joy Eberechukwu Nwabuzor
Eliana Igbe
Male:
Saviour Onazi
Hassan Olojoku
Sufyan Olojoku
Abdulqudus Aliu
Khalid Olosun
Prestige Archibong
Damilola Adeleke
Engineer Aka, who will lead the Nigerian delegation, expressed confidence that Nigeria will once again dominate the championship, recalling the country’s clean sweep of all titles during the inaugural edition in 2023.
About AYSC
The Pan African Youth Scrabble Championship, organized by the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), is a premier continental event for young scrabble talents.
The 2025 edition will feature two categories—Under 15 and Under 19, with 150 players from 11 African countries competing for top honors.
The maiden edition was hosted in Lagos, Nigeria, from August 24 to 28, 2023, at Chrisland School, Lekki. It saw Nigerian players David Ojih and Prestige Archibong clinch the U-19 and U-15 titles, respectively.
Prize Breakdown
Under-19:
Gold: $1,000 + Trophy + Laptop
Silver: $500 + Trophy + Laptop
Bronze: $300 + Trophy + Tablet
4th: $150
5th: $100
6th–10th: Gift bags + Spot prizes
Under-15:
Gold : $500 + Trophy + Laptop
Silver: $300 + Trophy + Tablet
Bronze: $200 + Trophy + Tablet
4th: $100
5th: $75
6th–10th: Gift bags + Spot prizes
With the championship trophy having toured several African countries to promote the event—including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Uganda, and Kenya—the 2025 edition promises to be a vibrant showcase of youth scrabble talent across the continent.
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