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2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by adeadeyera(m): 10:23am On Nov 10, 2017 |
The 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) Championship is currently on-going in Nairobi Kenya but only a few Nigerians outside the game seem to be aware. The last edition two years ago in Perth Australia, where Nigeria's Jighere Wellington emerged world champion almost suffered similar fate as #TeamNigeria went unheralded, until a Nigerian won [for the first time ever] and the country became the number one Scrabble playing nation in the world, owing to #TeamNigeria's superlative showing. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari placed a congratulatory call through to the team whilst they were still in Australia. In defence of that title two years down the line, when there isn't an outcry of visa denials and other logistical troubles that seem to characterize every international outing in the sport because it's being held in Africa, Nigerians are not even aware of any World Championship. The saddest part is the fact that #TeamNigeria travelled as both Defending Champions and as the Number One Scrabble Playing nation. A feat which, until 2015, was the exclusive preserve of Scrabble world powers like Britain, USA, Canada, Australia, Thailand etc. Let's cheer our own please, even if we're cursed with ignoramuses at the helm of our country's sporting affair. All the best #TeamNigeria. You can follow live via the link below www.event.poslfit.com/2017/wespac/ 17 Likes
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Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by adeadeyera(m): 10:26am On Nov 10, 2017 |
Defending Champion, Nigeria's Wellington Jighere led on the first two days. Today being the 3rd day, two other Nigerians are contending for top position, along with the greatest Scrabble player of all time, Nigel Richard. So, in the mix are 3 Nigerians in top 5. Isn't this country blessed? 59 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Leonbonapart(m): 12:59pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
They should know that 'limitation' is not a real word and 'impossible' doesn't exist 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Ra88: 1:00pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Of all things to talk about, scrabble? 8 Likes |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Memyselfu2009(m): 1:00pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
When Rolando no dey play 4 Likes |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by olusledge: 1:00pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
no be fifa world cup na 2 Likes |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by okadoo: 1:00pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by theguvnor: 1:01pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Nice, hopefully the Nigerians win it. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by netflicks(m): 1:01pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Is Buhari representing Nigeria Just asking.. .. |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by NwaAmaikpe: 1:01pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Forever grateful that I left the #TeamNigeria. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Sir03(m): 1:03pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
who is Rolando |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Ehisanreal: 1:03pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
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Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by urvillagepeoplee(m): 1:03pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
To d bleeping mod dat banned me for 5days,a day shall come when u think u are happy and ur phones and laptop shall spoil right b4 ur eyes and u will know dat d debt is paid. 8 Likes |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Abee79(m): 1:03pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Scrabble is not as interesting as twerking, nudity or one corner dance. Thus the low interest and publicity. Sad! 7 Likes |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by ajepako(f): 1:03pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
In Nigeria, by sport we mean:Soccer.. No vex 4 Likes |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Jubilancy(f): 1:03pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
I wish them the best of luck .... But sometimes been a sportsman in Nigeria is hard due to lack of sponsorship......... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by free2ryhme: 1:04pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
adeadeyera: when English and spelling is their worst subject but they can social media from now till eternity you don't expect more 3 Likes
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Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Johnbosco77(m): 1:04pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
That's good. Nwamaikpe u ma de book space? |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by nedu2000(m): 1:04pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
In africa any sport or game that is purely brain-related usually isnt given attention. Seen as boring. 1 Like |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by ricsman(m): 1:04pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
including you na how many times do you talk about it hearing it from you for the first time. |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by aribisala0(m): 1:05pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Hi not to create an argument but how is Nigeria Number One Scrabble Playing nation? 1 Like |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by emsheddy(m): 1:05pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Other countries celebrate this. But here in naija? Your FG will not even acknowledge it! Nigeria....Good People...... Great Nation indeed! 1 Like |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by aribisala0(m): 1:06pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
nedu2000:Not true! We like ludo |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by kuntash: 1:06pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
No one is talking about it because its played with cloths on Its played by intelligent people It doesn't require you to dance half naked It doesnt follow that principle of belonging to one nonsense or the other .. 7 Likes |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Mambox: 1:07pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Nigeria is home to 20% of the top 50 best Scrabble players in the world. No other country comes close. Not even England! A Nigerian is also the all time best player of the International Scrabble Club (online). 1 Like |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by ZACHIE: 1:07pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Nairaland is antiscrabble jorr |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by ZACHIE: 1:08pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Mambox: Not true. Even if true, it is a useless title |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by exlinklodge: 1:09pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
are there going to be naked women? if not, watin we go dey look? |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by Nobody: 1:10pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Because it is not gossip and boobs |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by iamsammie(m): 1:10pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
Because Nigerians don't like to use their heads. They love celebrity gossip, testimonies of un-merited favor, tribalism and who wore what and why. 2 Likes |
Re: 2017 World English-Language Scrabble Championship Holding In Nairobi, Kenya by myjobsfinder(m): 1:10pm On Nov 10, 2017 |
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