The Trophy Tour of the maiden Africa Youth Scrabble Championship (AYSC) is set to commence in May, according to the organizers.

Pan Africa Scrabble Association (PANASA) President, Adekoyejo Adegbesan, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday.

He said the Trophy Tour was one of the significant activities planned by the PANASA at making the AYSC a household name on the continent.

“This is a fresh strategy for creating a real feel and inspiration to many African children and young adults.

“The AYSC Trophy Tour is also meant to activate the interest and spread awareness at the grassroots on the prospects and possibilities they can achieve as scrabble players,” he said.

According to him, the tour will be the first of any Scrabble event on the continent.

Some selected countries will have the privilege of receiving the trophy ahead of the August date of the tournament.

Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Liberia, and host Nigeria will receive the magnificent trophy while on their maiden tour of Africa.

School children and other enthusiasts will have an exciting opportunity of taking pictures with the Winifred Awosika Cup which was made by a reputable maker Swatkins.

The Trophy is nickel plated and made to last for years.

Registered participants at the August tournament will feature in the U-15 and U-19 levels where cash prizes and laptops will be won.

Meanwhile, the Main Organising Committee (MOC) has also secured free accommodation for the participants.

Botswana became the first country to complete its registration process ahead of the tournament.

The tournament will run alongside the President’s Cup from August 24-28 in Lagos.