Nigeria has once again demonstrated its dominance in international Scrabble, delivering an impressive performance at the 16th Africa Scrabble Championship hosted in Monrovia, Liberia.

The West African powerhouse had seven players finish in the top 10, with Jimoh Abdulmumini crowned champion after edging compatriot George Ezinore, who finished as runner-up.

Both players recorded 23 wins and nine losses, but Jimoh secured the title with a superior spread of +1,760, ahead of George’s +1,005.

Country Standings

Nigeria finished in first position with 447 wins and 321 losses, recording a spread of +15,771.

Kenya claimed second place with 421 wins and 411 losses, finishing with a spread of +2,414. Host nation Liberia secured third position despite recording 519 wins and 536 losses, with a spread of -4,263.

Ghana finished fourth with 185 wins and 199 losses, recording a spread of -1,249, ahead of Sierra Leone, which placed fifth with 116 wins and 139 losses and a spread of -1,594.

Zambia finished sixth with 40 wins and 56 losses, recording a positive spread of +56. Rwanda, represented by one player, finished with one win and 31 losses and a spread of -6,880.

More than 101 players participated in this year’s championship, bringing together some of the continent’s leading Scrabble players for the prestigious African competition.