The 1st of 4 events at the NSF National Scrabble Festival – Gateway 2024, the Asaph Zadok Championship lived up to expectations on the final day on Wednesday at the Adebowale Banquet Hall of Rolak Hotel and Suites, in the ancient city of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
University of Lagos health education student and current African Scrabble Champion, Enock Nwali, won the three-day championship, sponsored and hosted by the Ogun State Government, as he scooped 20 wins, a draw, and a plus 1220 cumulative points from 28 rounds of games.
Fellow Teammate, John Aiyedun claimed the 2nd spot with 19 victories, 9 losses and +701 points.
Excellent hosts, Ogun State were rewarded for their immense and immeasurable support for the Festival, tagged Gateway 2024, as University of Lagos (UNILAG), final-year Pharmacy student and current West Africa Scrabble Champion, Doko Oluwatimilehin secured the 3rd position.
Doko grabbed the final podium spot with 18 wins, 10 defeats and +1057 cumulative points.
Enock Nwali, will be decorated with the prestigious NSF National Green Jacket on Sunday 21 April during the Awards and Gala Night for winning the competition.
Before Sunday’s event, the AGM of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation will hold today, while the NSF Inter Club Challenge Finals – Challenge your Limit – start tomorrow.
12 clubs will be participating in the Finals to be hosted by Abeokuta Scrabble Club in Ogun State.
Nwali Grabs National Scrabble Festival Green Jacket as Inter Club Finals Start Tomorrow
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