ANOC Africa Hails Nigeria’s 24-Medal Commonwealth Games Feat
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, ANOC Africa, has applauded Nigeria’s impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. ANOC Africa President and IOC member, Mustapha Berraf, conveyed the organisation’s commendation in a letter to the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel, on Tuesday. Berraf praised […]
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria shines As Africa’s Best in Glasgow
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria finished as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing seventh overall among 72 participating countries with an impressive haul of 24 medals comprising 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze. Team Nigeria was the only African country to secure a place in the top 10 of the final […]
Glasgow 2026: Ajayi, Adeshina Make History with Bronze Medals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria celebrated a historic night at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Kayinsola Ajayi and Temitope Adeshina claimed bronze medals in athletics, rewriting the nation’s record books and boosting Team Nigeria’s medal haul. Ajayi ended a 20-year wait for a Nigerian medal in the men’s 100 metres, becoming the first Nigerian sprinter […]
Team Nigeria shines on Day Five at Glasgow 2026 Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria opened Day Five of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on a positive note, delivering strong performances in athletics and swimming as several athletes advanced to the semifinals and the country prepared for another major push for medals. Edidiong Udo announced himself in impressive fashion, winning Heat One of the men’s […]
Nigeria win three weightlifting golds in Glasgow Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria enjoyed another spectacular day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, claiming three weightlifting gold medals and booking several places in the 100 metres semi-finals to strengthen the country’s medal push. Edidiong Joseph Umoafia opened the gold rush by winning the men’s 71kg event with a Commonwealth Games record […]
Tinubu to Send-Off Team Nigeria Ahead of 2026 Commonwealth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President Bola Tinubu will today officially bid farewell to Team Nigeria as the nation steps up preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The send-off ceremony, scheduled to hold at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes as they embark on their quest […]
NBF Unveils Boxing Week, Glasgow 2026 Trials
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has announced the maiden edition of the National Boxing Week and the open trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The week-long event will hold in March in Lagos, bringing together the nation’s finest pugilists in a battle for selection to the next Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. […]