Grand Grasp John Ayedun, on the weekend, turned the third participant to win the South-West Scrabble Open Event when he defeated Abdulmumin Jimoh 477-390 within the ultimate spherical of the championship in Akure, Ondo State.
Ayedun edged his closest rival, Cyril Umebiye, to the second place, whereas Abdulmumin Jimoh got here third. As compensation for his efforts, Ayedun gained a large trophy and a money prize of N600,000 on the finish of the two-day match. Opening day chief, Emmanuel Umujose, fell from his benefit place to sixth regardless of opening the ultimate day with a win. He misplaced his final three video games.
The 2022 African champion, Enoch Nwali, new African king, Timilehin Doko, Umujose, and Ibukun Faloye all recorded 10 wins and 5 defeats every.They had been separated by various cumulative factors of +1138, +504, +326, and +27.
Talking on the finish of the competitors, Ayedun stated: “It was a extremely aggressive occasion. I truly by no means noticed this victory coming with the presence of two African champions, the rapid previous champion in Enoch Nwali, and the just lately topped holder, Timilehin Doko.
“Having them take part on this match exhibits it’s actually a aggressive one. For me, rising because the winner will not be a small feat, and I give God Almighty the glory for the achievement.”
In different classes, Apiafi Isaac gained the intermediate class, whereas Tsola Mabiaku picked the Finest Open title. On the finish of the competitors, the South West Coordinator on the Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Emmanuel Egbele, praised the Ondo State Scrabble Board, represented by Samuel Alagha, and Sunshine Scrabble Membership Chairman, Prince Adeloye Adetomiwa, for internet hosting top-of-the-line tournaments within the zone.
Egbele additionally recommended the Native Organising Committee (LOC) for the profitable organisation of the occasion. He stated: “The expertise has at all times been a tricky one, to be sincere, as a result of placing up assets for a match of this magnitude requires quite a lot of logistics, and quite a lot of preparations. Sure, we can’t rule out the challenges of the financial state of affairs, even with the gamers having to journey from totally different areas throughout the nation, however we now have to look on the brilliant facet and search for enhance on the sport, get extra tournaments to assist us put together for worldwide tournaments just like the World Championship in Ghana subsequent 12 months.
