Team Nigeria heads to Glasgow as Games approach
The first group of Team Nigeria athletes and officials has left their training camp in Aberdeen for Glasgow, with preparations intensifying ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Favour Ashe praised the National Sports Commission for providing excellent facilities and timely allowances, allowing athletes to focus on their performance. Tobi Amusan leads Nigeria’s medal hopes, aiming for her third straight 100m hurdles title. The team suffered a setback with Ese Brume withdrawing due to injury, but Ruth Usoro has been called up to compete in her place.
Match highlights
- The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes departed Aberdeen for Glasgow, with a second batch set to join on Friday, July 24.
- Favour Ashe commended the National Sports Commission for world-class facilities and full payment of allowances.
- Daniel Igali also praised the leadership of the National Sports Commission for their support.
- Tobi Amusan joined the camp last week and is targeting a third consecutive Commonwealth 100m hurdles gold.
- Ese Brume withdrew due to injury, with Ruth Usoro replacing her in the women’s long jump event.
