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Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria
The 19-year-old won the women’s shot put title early Friday morning in Oregon with a superb throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian to win a world title in
Unsung Heroes of Glasgow: The Team Nigeria stars who left without medals but won respect
Not every memorable Commonwealth Games story ends with a medal. While Team Nigeria returned from Glasgow with 24 medals and a seventh-place finish, several athletes quietly produced performances that could
Moses Itauma to fight for vacant IBF Heavyweight title after Usyk vacates belt
The unbeaten 21-year-old heads into the biggest fight of his career, boasting a flawless record of 14 victories, including 12 knockouts, and victory would see him write his name into
Commonwealth Games: How Nigeria’s men changed the story at Glasgow 2026
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Nigeria’s men matched the women in gold medals for the first time in many years, signalling a new era for Team Nigeria. The
Five boxers ‘missing’ in Scotland after Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Police Scotland confirmed to STV that it had received reports of several athletes who were unaccounted for The post Five boxers ‘missing’ in Scotland after Glasgow Commonwealth Games appeared first
Commonwealth Games: Five Team Nigeria stars who turned disappointment into success in Glasgow
Glasgow 2026 was more than a successful Commonwealth Games for Team Nigeria. It was a tournament of redemption, as several athletes bounced back from disappointment in Birmingham four years earlier
Commonwealth Games: Tinubu Hails Team Nigeria’s outstanding performance
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its impressive outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, describing the athletes’ performance as a reflection of the resilience, discipline and
From Rashidi Yekini to Rafiatu Lawal: Offa celebrates another global sporting icon
Born in Offa but largely associated with Oyo State in her sporting career, Commonwealth Games champion Rafiatu Lawal is the latest athlete with roots in the ancient Kwara town to
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria surpass Australia, England in World Records race
Nigeria’s para-athletes delivered one of the country’s biggest achievements at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting three of the six world records recorded during the competition. The post Glasgow 2026:
Glasgow 2026: Australian High Commission congratulates Team Nigeria on historic campaign
The Australian High Commission in Nigeria has congratulated Team Nigeria for emerging as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the country finished seventh on the final
