Ryan Jacob from Akwa Ibom Stare has won the 4th edition of Janet Adowei Scrabble Classics which was held recently at Chevron Recreation club, Gbagada.Lagos
Jacob who had five wins from seven rounds on Day One powered to a massive nine straight wins on the board to finish as the overall winner with 14 wins to confirm his first major victory after he defeated Olufemi Gbadebo from Ogun State in Round 17 of the tourney.
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Jacob won the cash prize of 500,000 naira as the champion of the championship.
Speaking after his victory Jacob showered appreciation on Akwa Ibom state for there support in preparing him for the tournament.

” I was surprised by this victory! Firstly, I want to thank God for this success and secondly, my training programme being supported by the Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno.This tournament wasn’t easy but it was just God’s grace and training that took me through. I also appreciate Engr. Adowei for using the anniversary of his mother to bring players together for a good tournament.”he said .

Cyril Umebiye, Wasiu Hassan and Joseph Okere who finish in second, third and fourth position respectively at the championship also earned 300,000, 200,000 and 130,000 naira in the tournament which had 74-players in attendance.

Six other players in the top 10 also received cash prizes.
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In other spot prizes, Abiola Oyinloye emerged as the best intermediate player while Emeka Idomele picked the best Open player title.

Adebisi Adekansi played her way to the top as the best female player.

The Janet Adowei Scrabble Cassics which was instituted by former Lekki Scrabble Club Chairman,Engr. Ebikeme Adowei in honour of his late mother, has become a fertile avenue for discovering new talents in Scrabble and point-gathering event for Nigeria Scrabble players.

The JAMSC which began four years ago, has also assumed national status where Scrabble players across the country compete for honour .
Engr Adowei who is the immediate past President of the Lekki Scrabble Club said he was elated and satisfied with the impact the tournament is having in Scrabble across the country .

“I’ am very elated to see my Scrabble friends come around to honour me, I am very satisfied. This tournament is dedicated to my Mum who supported me to play the game. I am very pleased with the number of players who turned up. We decided to make it open so that it can spur many other young talents to get engaged meaningfully and also give them fame both at the national and international level. I am happy with the turnout at this edition of JAMSC, he said.

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