The K. Fokam 2023 international tournament, organized by the Ligue Professionnelle de Scrabble Francophone, recently took place in Kribi, Cameroon. This event brought together participants from eight African countries, including Cameroon, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, DRC, Chad, Gabon and Togo. The big winner of this international scrabble competition is the Congolese Ngumba Ibn, who managed to climb to the final and win the title of African champion.
Ibn Ngumba’s victory was not easy, as he had to face players from major scrabble nations. However, he is proud to have been able to represent the DRC and to hoist the colors of his country high. His participation in the tournament was marked by difficult conditions, including a bus trip of more than 2,500 kilometers from Brazzaville to Kribi, due to a lack of financial means to take the plane. Despite these obstacles, Ibn Ngumba showed his determination and his love for his country by taking all the risks necessary to participate in this competition.
This tournament, nicknamed “the K Fokam Millionaire Tournament”, is an important initiative in the world of scrabble. It was created by Daniel Essomba, also known as “Master Gitan”, a passionate scrabble player who wants to give a new dimension to this sport by allowing scrabblers to live fully from their art. This tournament offers a unique opportunity for scrabble players to professionalize and change the image of this sport of the mind in Cameroon.
Scrabble is often seen as a board game more than a sport, but thanks to initiatives such as the K Fokam Millionaires’ Tournament, it is tending to gain recognition and value. By offering important prizes and publicizing these events, Daniel Essomba and his team hope to attract the attention of sponsors and give new impetus to the world of Scrabble.
Beyond competition and economic stakes, the K. Fokam 2023 International Scrabble Tournament is a true celebration of the spirit of the game and the passion for words and strategies. Players from different countries come together to share their love of Scrabble, compete against each other and push their limits. It is an event that encourages creativity, self-transcendence and camaraderie among participants.
In conclusion, the K. Fokam 2023 International Tournament was a success and allowed passionate scrabble players to meet and compete in a friendly but intense competition. Ngumba Ibn’s victory is an inspiration to all scrabble lovers in Africa and around the world. Hopefully events like this will continue to grow, giving scrabble players the chance to live off their passion and spread the word about this fascinating intellectual game.