Team Nigeria closed the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the highest-ranked African nation, finishing seventh overall with 24 medals: 10 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze. Esther Nworgu delivered Nigeria’s first gold in women’s lightweight para powerlifting, while other standout performances came from Ezekiel Nathaniel in the 400m-hurdles, Goodness Nwachukwu with a world-record discus throw, and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi in the shot put. Star hurdler Tobi Amusan battled injury to secure bronze. Australia dominated the medals table with 171 total medals, followed by England and Canada. South Africa placed 11th overall with 28 medals, while Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, and Ghana also featured further down the standings. Nigeria’s gold-medal haul proved decisive in keeping it ahead of every other African delegation at the Games.
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