Nigeria edges South Africa in Commonwealth Games medals
Nigeria holds fifth place with eight gold medals, while South Africa sits sixth despite more total medals, keeping the African battle very close.
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Nigeria Extends Commonwealth Games Medal Haul with Gold
Nigeria remains Africa's top nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with nine gold medals after Ezekiel Nathaniel and Udodi Onwuzurike won athletics medals on Day 8.
Tobi Amusan Vows Best Days Ahead Despite Bronze
World record holder Tobi Amusan insists she is far from finished after winning 100m hurdles bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Amusan on Bronze, Injury, and Nigeria's Rising Stars
Tobi Amusan won bronze in the women's 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, overcoming a torn tendon and a training-camp fall to secure her third Games medal.
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Glasgow Taxi Ride with Iraqi Driver Challenges Stereotypes
A chance encounter with an Iraqi taxi driver named Saeed in Glasgow reminds a Commonwealth Games reporter not to judge a country by its stereotypes.
Usoro Silver, Relay Bronze for Nigeria at Commonwealth Games
Ruth Usoro claimed silver in the women’s long jump while Nigeria’s 4x100m relay team took bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, keeping Nigeria Africa’s top-ranked nation.
Glasgow 2026: Ogazi and Udo Reach Men's 400m Final
Nigerian duo Samuel Ogazi and Edidiong Udo qualify for men's 400m final at Glasgow 2026; Tobi Amusan sets fastest Games time in 100m hurdles heat.
Idi Amin's Grandson Disqualified at Commonwealth Games
Aziz Abdul, grandson of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified from the 2026 Commonwealth Games for headbutting opponent Damar Thomas, then claimed racism.
Nigeria Wins Seventh Medal at Commonwealth Games
Ruth Asuquo Nyong wins silver in weightlifting, taking Nigeria's medal tally to seven at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as NSC DG Bukola Olopade praises progress.
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Nigeria Targets More Medals at Commonwealth Games Day Four
Team Nigeria seeks to build on seven-medal haul with athletics, weightlifting, swimming, and wheelchair basketball on Monday at Glasgow 2026.
Onome Didih breaks three Commonwealth records for Nigeria's fifth gold
Weightlifter Onome Omolola Didih won Nigeria's fifth gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting three new records in the women's 53kg event.
Nigeria's Rafiatu Lawal Defends Commonwealth Title with Records
Rafiatu Folashade Lawal won Nigeria's sixth gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by breaking records in the women's 58kg weightlifting event, defending her title with a dominant performance.
Nigeria Fourth at 2026 Commonwealth Games Day Four
Nigeria holds fourth on the Commonwealth Games medals table with 6 gold and 4 silver after Day Four in Glasgow, leading African nations and hosts Scotland.
Nigeria's Busy Day Five at Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria enters a packed Tuesday at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming to build on its 10-medal haul—six gold and four silver—with sprints, weightlifting, boxing, and wheelchair basketball.
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Five Nigerians Into 400m Semis at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Five Nigerian quarter-milers, including debutant Edidiong Udo, advanced to the 400m semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, boosting Team Nigeria's medal hopes.
Edidiong Udo Advances at Commonwealth Games Inspired by Late Parents
Nigerian quarter-miler Edidiong Udo advanced to the men's 400m semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, driven by the memory of his late parents lost within six days in 2025.
Kanyinsola Ajayi Nigeria's only 100m finalist at Commonwealth Games
Nigeria’s only 100m finalist Kanyinsola Ajayi keeps medal hopes alive after winning semifinal in 9.94 seconds; five other Nigerian sprinters eliminated.
Ajayi Reaches Commonwealth 100m Final with 9.93s Run
Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi qualified for the Commonwealth Games 100m final with a 9.93-second win in his semi-final heat, becoming Nigeria's sole finalist and eyeing a historic gold.
Nigeria Dominates Commonwealth Games with Six Medals
Nigeria won three gold and three silver medals on the opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, placing second in the medals table behind Australia.
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Team Nigeria Seeks More Medals at Glasgow 2026
After a stellar opening day with six medals in para powerlifting, Team Nigeria eyes swimming, wheelchair basketball, and boxing on Saturday at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Ezuruike Wins Nigeria's First Medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Para-powerlifter Roland Ezuruike won silver in the men's Lightweight Group A Powerlifting event, securing Nigeria's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Oluwafemiayo, Ajayi Lead Nigeria's Charge at Glasgow 2026
Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Kayinsola Ajayi are among elite athletes confirmed for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Nigeria aiming to improve on past performances.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow: Dates, Venues, Sports, Tickets
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow run from 23 July to 2 August across four venues, featuring 10 sports and six integrated para-sports. Tickets start at £12 for concessions.
Celtic offer Iheanacho new two-year deal after title win
Celtic have offered Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho a new two-year contract with a weekly salary of £35,000 and performance bonuses up to £780,000, following his key role in the 2025/2026 Scottish Premiership title win.
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Paul Sneddon, Legendary Comedian Behind Vladimir McTavish, Dies at 70
Paul Sneddon, the iconic Scottish stand-up comedian best known as Vladimir McTavish, has died at 70 after a battle with cancer, weeks before his Edinburgh Fringe show.
Iheanacho Delays Turkey, Brazil Offers, Prefers Celtic Stay
Kelechi Iheanacho has put offers from Turkey and Brazil on hold as he favours staying at Celtic, where he helped win a double last season.
Glasgow University to cut staff over student decline
The University of Glasgow announces voluntary severance scheme due to financial pressures from declining international postgraduate student enrolment, part of wider cost-saving measures.
Nigeria Targets 16 Gold Medals at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria aims to surpass its record 12 gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, targeting 16 golds. Athletes like Kanyinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi show promise, but visa issues and athlete availability pose challenges.
Celtic Boss Uncertain Over Iheanacho's Future
Celtic interim boss Martin O'Neill casts doubt on Kelechi Iheanacho's future at the club amid his own uncertain managerial role after a domestic double.
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Glasgow 2026: More Athletes May Join Team Nigeria
Yusuf Alli says Team Nigeria could qualify more athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow before the June 20 deadline. Para team returns from Algeria with 49 medals.
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