Commonwealth Games: Nigeria finishes 7th with 24 medals, emerges Africa’s best

Team Nigeria wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with an impressive seventh-place finish on the final medals table, collecting 24 medals across athletics, weightlifting, para-sports and judo.
The Nigerian contingent secured 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, making it the highest-ranked African nation at the Games ahead of South Africa and Kenya.
Australia topped the overall standings with 171 medals, including 70 gold, while England finished second with 110 medals. Canada claimed third place, with India, Scotland and New Zealand completing the top six.
Nigeria’s performance was highlighted by several landmark achievements in athletics.
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