Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Sierra Leone has recorded one of its most remarkable international sporting achievements, securing 7th place at the 2025 World Scrabble Championship held in Accra, Ghana, from November 6 to 16.
The national team’s impressive showing placed the country among the top-performing nations out of 29 competing countries.
Led by team captain Emmanuel King Esq., Sierra Leone demonstrated exceptional skill and competitive discipline throughout the tournament, marking a historic milestone for the nation’s growing presence in global mind sports.
King delivered a standout individual performance, finishing 10th worldwide with 20 wins and 12 losses, and an outstanding spread of +916. His placement firmly situates him among the world’s top Scrabble players an achievement celebrated as a major breakthrough for Sierra Leone and African Scrabble as a whole.
Team Sierra Leone’s success in Accra has been hailed as a triumph of determination, preparation, and national pride. Their gameplay and strategic discipline earned widespread respect from international competitors, reinforcing the message that Sierra Leone is emerging as a strong contender on the global Scrabble stage.
The delegation’s performance is viewed as a defining moment for Sierra Leonean mind sports, highlighting the country’s potential to compete with and excel among the world’s best.
Congratulations have poured in nationwide, celebrating the team for elevating the Green-White-Blue on an international platform and inspiring a new generation of strategic thinkers and competitors.
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