LAGOS CELEBRATES SOPHIA EKERUCHE: WORLD’S BEST YOUTH FEMALE SCRABBLE PLAYER. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS CELEBRATES SOPHIA EKERUCHE: WORLD’S BEST YOUTH FEMALE SCRABBLE PLAYER


The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) hosted Wizkid Scrabble player Sophia Ekeruche of Team Lagos, the 15-year-old crowned the world's best female Scrabble player at the just-concluded World Youth Scrabble Championship held in Kenya this past August.


Hon. Lekan Fatodu, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, received the young champion in his office at Teslim Balogun Stadium. Expressing immense pride in her accomplishment, noting that she inspires not only her peers but also the Lagos State government, which continually emphasises youth education and sports development.


“The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through the Lagos State Sports Commission, is thrilled with your sterling performance,” Fatodu stated. “The government will continue to support outstanding athletes like you, especially in their education. Your success is a testament to the state government's investment in youth development through sports and academics.”


Sophia Ekeruche, a pupil of Ikorodu Senior High School who has received an invitation from the Nigeria Scrabble Federation to represent the country at the upcoming African Scrabble Championship in Liberia from October 15-18, 2026, is one of Nigeria’s promising young Scrabble players and an emerging force in African youth Scrabble. 


At just 15 years of age, Sophia has distinguished herself through remarkable consistency, rapid tactical growth, and outstanding performances across national, continental, and international competitions.


Some of her key achievements in Scrabble competitions include; 2023 National Youth Games: Gold (Doubles), Silver (Singles), 2024 National Youth Games: Gold (Doubles), Silver (Singles), 2025 National Youth Games: Gold (Singles), Silver (Doubles), 2025 NDDC Scrabble Competition: Silver (Singles), Silver (Doubles), 2025 National Sports Festival: Silver (Doubles), Bronze (Team Event), 2025 African Youth Scrabble Championship (Kenya): Nigeria Representative, 2025 World Youth Scrabble Championship (Malaysia): Named World's Best Youth Female Scrabble Player, and 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship (Kenya): Retained title as World's Best Youth Female Scrabble Player


Sophia is a medal hopeful for Team Lagos at the forthcoming maiden National Intermediate Games to be hosted by Lagos State in October 2026.

More photos below. 




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