Team Nigeria has officially gone into battle mode ahead of the 2025 World English Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC), with camp opening in Lagos on Tuesday and the energy is electric.
Fifteen elite players and a crack technical crew have gathered under one roof, sharpening their wordplay and focus for the showdown in Accra, Ghana, where over 30 nations will lock horns for global glory.
Among the early arrivals are veterans and rising stars alike, Emmanuel Umujose, Larry Etuwa, Ben Quickpen, Adebola Samuel, and the ever -lcharismatic Chinedu “Sidespin” Thorpe, who was the first to check in, said, “this is splendid accommodation. Thank you, NSF. I’ve just checked into 2B,” Sidespin’s quipped, his trademark humor lighting up the camp.
Technical head and newly elected Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) board member, Khaleel Adedeji, wasted no time firing up his charges.
“Let’s make sure everyone gets in by tomorrow so we can kick off properly, solid training, team planning, and some real bonding time before WESPAC,” he said, rallying his squad with the zeal of a general.
“Champions are made when no one is watching,” he 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 dominance.
Nigeria’s scrabble warriors have long been the wordsmiths of the world, from Wellington Jighere’s historic World Championship win in 2015 to the team’s gritty second-place finish at the last edition in Las Vegas despite a depleted roster.
This time, the mission is clear, bring the title home.
As the tiles clatter and dictionaries whisper in the Lagos camp, one thing is certain, Team Nigeria isn’t just spelling words; they’re spelling destiny.
