UNILAG 500-level pharmacy student crowned youngest african scrabble champion with victory in Kigali

Oluwatimilehin Doko, a 500-level Pharmacy student from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has made history as the youngest champion at the 15th African Scrabble Championship, held on October 26, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda. Doko's remarkable victory highlights Nigeria’s continued dominance in African Scrabble and showcases his exceptional talent on the continental stage. The four-day championship brought together top contenders from ten countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Gambia, Mauritius, Zambia, South Africa, and Cameroon for 32 intense rounds of competition.