As Nigeria return from African Scrabble Championship, discussion don turn to how dem go sustain success. Punch report on October 28 say federation thank National Sports Commission and ask companies to join support. The matter pass who collect trophy; na how players go prepare and compete after this successful trip.
The 16th championship happen for Monrovia, Liberia. Nigeria win Best Country award, Abdulmumin Jimoh win individual title, George Ezinore come second and Emmanuel Umujose third. These na separate achievements. Country performance and individual podium both deserve attention, but their award categories no be the same thing.
Federation president Bright Idahosa say commission buy team tickets. Na specific help, no be ordinary encouragement. Removing travel cost fit make international competition possible. Still, result also depend on preparation and decisions wey each player make for board during the different games.
The report highlight Sophia Ekeruche, 15, wey come second for women's standings with 18 wins. Ghana Betty Kyeremateng collect women's award with 20 wins from 32 games. This side of the results show more than overall podium and show young Nigerian wey don dey gather international experience.
Idahosa connect future growth to school competitions and corporate support. Any sponsorship fit face useful question: e dey help people move from first learning the game into regular organised competition? Celebration after trophy and programme wey players fit depend on solve different problems.
Next work na to turn excitement into chances wey continue between major tournaments. Monrovia results show strength now, but dem no tell how many young people fit get coaching, transport or competition. Those practical opportunities go show whether wider support system dey work well.