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Jimoh, Adedeji and Tachie-Menson Among Top Contenders As Lekki Scrabble Classics begins
Defending champion, Abdulmumeen Jimoh will be among the top contenders as the Lekki Scrabble Classics beginning on Saturday in Lagos.
According to NAN, the two-day championship will be taking place at the Peninsula Hotel, Lekki from Saturday, September 26, 2026 to Sunday, September 27, with players competing in Divisions A and B.
Jimoh, popularly known as the “Scrabble Assassin” has been in impressive form, winning titles in recent championships.
However, he faces a tough task as several top players will be aiming to dethrone him and claim the title he won last year.
Jomoh, is expected to battle through 18 rounds of games in his bid to retain the title.
The defending champion will also begin his campaign against Khaleel Adedeji, in the opening round.
Other leading contenders include Grand Master John Ayedun, current African champion Oluwatimilehin Doko, Tega Okiemute, Hakeem Olaribigbe and Ghanaian Charles Tachie-Menson.
Tachie-Menson won the Lekki Scrabble Classics title in 2024.
The tournament will also introduce a Children’s Category for players under 12 years.
Organisers of the championship said the new category was a strategic platform for discovering and nurturing young players for the future.
Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA) and the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association have rated the tournament
