Nigeria targets gold rush at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Seventy-two Nigerian athletes are set to compete in 10 sports at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, aiming for a record medal haul. The National Sports Commission is targeting 20 gold medals, hoping to surpass the previous best of 12. Star athletes like Tobi Amusan, Kayinsola Ajayi, and Folashade Oluwafemiayo headline a strong squad. Enhanced welfare packages and high expectations mark Nigeria’s ambitious campaign.
Match highlights
- Tobi Amusan seeks a third consecutive women’s 100m hurdles title, after previous wins in 2018 and 2022.
- Kayinsola Ajayi arrives as one of the world’s fastest men, recently equalling the Nigerian men’s 100m record of 9.84 seconds.
- Para powerlifting team, led by Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Rita Ferdinand, aims to maintain Nigeria’s strong medal tradition in the discipline.
- Ese Brume withdrew due to injury, with Ruth Usoro replacing her in the women’s long jump.
- The National Sports Commission introduced increased camping allowances, travel support, and up to $8,000 in rewards for gold medallists.
