Sportxvibe’s Dotun Omisakin brings to the spotlight the remarkable talents of female Scrabble players.
Mwaura Julia (Kenya)
Julia became a cynosure of eye in the scrabble realm after she floored two in top four after round seven at the just concluded East, Central and Southern Africa 2024 Scrabble Championship, (ECASA) held in Botswana.
Her precise techniques and determination have positioned her as a rising star in the scrabble realm with her outstanding performance, finishing on 14th position with 15 wins and 12 lost with a cumulative spread of +65.
Ola Joy (Nigeria)
The meteoric rise of the Joy began at the maiden Africa Youth Scrabble Championship, AYSC where she emerged as the top ranked female best player. Since the championship held in 2023, Joy has etched her name among the fast-rising talented female scrabble player, gaining public cheers in several in competition.
The Nigerian young player has displayed remarkable skills, maintaining her dominance on the board.
She was part of the Team Nigeria that participated at the grand entry of scrabble as a demonstration sport at the 13th African Games held in Ghana.
Betty Kyeremateng (Ghana)
Betty has showcased her prowess on the board with a record of six wins out of 10 rounds to win the bronze medal in the individual event at the just concluded 13th African Games.
The Ghanaian’s precise word power and skills have positioned her as a rising star in the scrabble realm.
She is also a product of the maiden Africa Youth Scrabble Championship, AYSC.
Awuor Marion (Kenya)
Awuor Marion secured an impeccable record of 7 wins out 10 rounds with a cumulative spread of +480 to win the sliver medal in the individual event at the just concluded 13th African Games.
The young lanky lady demonstrated her dominance on the board, claiming the silver medal for country at the maiden event.
Adebisi Adekanbi (Nigeria)
Adekanbi has displayed remarkable skill, winning the gold medal in the at the just concluded Africa Games in Ghana. She emerged at the top of the individual event of the women category with 8 wins and 2 lost with a cumulative spread of +738 and also won the gold medal in the team event for Team Nigeria.
Mayuku Tuoyo (Nigeria)
Tuoyo is not a stranger in the annals of scrabble on the continent. She is currently the Pan Africa Scrabble Association (PANASA) highest female rated player on the continent, occupying 80 position with 1884 rating points as dated June, 17, 2023.
She was instrumental in winning the gold medal for Team Nigeria at the team event at the just concluded Africa Games.
Achan Nicole (Kenya)
Nicole’s steady growth in scrabble realm has seen improvement as she boasts a silver medal in the team event of the just concluded African Games in Ghana. In the individual event, she recorded 5 wins and 5 lost.
Bwingi Rita (Zambia)
Rita played a pivotal role in winning the bronze medal for Team Zambia at the team event while in the individual’s event, she had 5 wins and 5 lost at the just concluded African Games.
Ingel Robinson (Ghana)
Ingel is an amazon in the making. She made her first appearance a continent event at the just concluded Afrcian Games in Ghana.
Other includes; Priscilla Akhabue (NGA) rated 1831, Akpos Malafakumo (NGA) , Gabriel Chiamaka 1659, Joan Wangari 308 (Kenya) 1381, Winnie Wambugu (Kenya) 1322 and Grace Jompe (NGA) 1298.
Also Stella Nakeyenga (UGA) 703, Phoebe Tibaingana (UGA) 682, Mary-Prisca Guttabin (UGA) 650, Kate Nambogga (UGA) 590, Patience-Roset Biira 500 and Grace Bangirana (UGA) 500.