The Chairman of Lekki Scrabble Club, Samuel Anikoh, has expressed optimism that the next edition of the Lekki Scrabble Classics will be an even bigger and better event.
In an exclusive interview, Anikoh highlighted the club’s ambition to elevate the annual championship, building on the success of this year’s edition, which saw Ghanaian player Charles Haizel Tachie Menson emerge as the winner.
“Our dream is to always be better and bigger,” Anikoh said. He revealed plans to secure a larger venue, increase prize money, and continue attracting top talents, both local and international, in future editions.
Anikoh mentioned that this year’s top prize was increased to 1 million naira, up from 500,000 naira the previous year, and he is hopeful that continued sponsor support will allow for even higher prizes in 2025.
The chairman acknowledged the financial demands of organizing such a tournament and expressed gratitude to sponsors like Loense International Limited and Frontpage Couture, as well as various partners including Mind Game Incorporated (MGI) and Elcrest E&P.
He emphasized the importance of securing continued sponsorship to further grow the event.
Anikoh also noted the international appeal of the Classics, with several players flying in from countries such as the U.S., Canada, and the UK.
He envisions the competition continuing to attract top-tier players from around the world, especially with a growing prize pool.
As the club looks ahead to the 2025 edition, Anikoh reaffirmed Lekki Scrabble Club’s commitment to making the tournament a premier event on the global scrabble calendar, with aspirations of hosting up to 200 players.
He concluded by emphasizing the club’s desire to maintain its roots in Lekki while growing the Classics into a renowned international competition.
With over 4.5 million naira distributed in prize money this year, the Lekki Scrabble Classics is steadily becoming one of the most prominent scrabble tournaments in Africa.
