# Nigeria at 2026 Commonwealth Games > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-at-2026-commonwealth-games > Updated: 2026-08-08T14:51:12.000Z. Sources: 49. Developments: 6. Nigeria’s 72-member team finished seventh overall at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing 24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze). This performance established Nigeria as the leading African nation in the medal standings, ahead of South Africa, and made it the only African country to place in the top ten. Nigeria accounted for 10 of the 22 total gold medals won by the African continent and set three world records during the competition. Notable achievements included first-ever Commonwealth titles in men’s shot put, the 400m, and the 400m hurdles, alongside successes in weightlifting and para-powerlifting. Goodness Nwachukwu set a world record in the women’s para-discus, and weightlifter Rafiatu Folashade Lawal defended her 58kg title with new Commonwealth records. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the athletes' resilience, and the British High Commission later hosted a reception in Abuja to honor the athletes, coaches, and officials. Following the closing ceremony, the games were marked by reports from Police Scotland regarding five unaccounted-for athletes. Four Ugandan boxers—Nuhu Batte, Angel Katushabe, Ibrahim Kemis, and Emily Nakalema—and Pakistani boxer Qudratullah were reported missing, with authorities suggesting they may be seeking asylum in Scotland. ## Claims - Ezekiel Nathaniel won Nigeria's first Commonwealth Games men's 400 m hurdles gold with a time of 48.47 seconds. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Chukwuebuka Enekwechi won Nigeria's first Commonwealth Games men's shot put gold with a throw of 21.07 metres. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Tobi Amusan won bronze in the women’s 100 m hurdles with a time of 12.60 seconds. (corroborated by 9 sources) - England’s Scott Lincoln took bronze with a throw of 20.99 metres. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Nigeria won 24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Nigeria’s medal tally reached 16 medals (eight gold, five silver, three bronze), placing the country fifth overall and top among African nations. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Team Nigeria won 24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Nigeria won 24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze) at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Nigeria finished seventh on the overall medals table at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Ruth Usoro won silver in the women's long jump with a season's best of 6.87 m. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Samuel Ogazi won gold in the men's 400 m with a time of 44.25 seconds at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Udodi Onwuzurike earned silver in the men’s 200 m with a time of 20.09 seconds. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Nigeria’s medal tally later rose to 18 medals (nine gold, six silver, three bronze). (corroborated by 3 sources) - Nigeria's men's 4 × 100 m relay was initially awarded silver but was later downgraded to bronze after an appeal. (corroborated by 3 sources) - National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade were credited for Nigeria's performance at the Games. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ezekiel Nathaniel won gold in the men's 400 m hurdles with a time of 48.47 seconds at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ruth Usoro won silver in the women's long jump at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Nigeria earned 24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze) and placed seventh overall at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Nigeria’s men’s 4 × 100 m relay team won silver with a time of 38.12 seconds. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nigeria fell short of the National Sports Commission’s target of 18 gold medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ghana’s medal target was at least five; the team achieved only two medals (one silver, one bronze). (corroborated by 2 sources) - Amadu Mohammed won Ghana’s boxing bronze medal in the men’s 55 kg division at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ghana won two medals (one silver, one bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, missing its target of at least five medals. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Amadu Mohammed won Ghana’s boxing bronze medal in the men’s 55 kg division at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nigeria finished seventh overall on the Commonwealth Games medal table. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ghana won only two medals (one silver, one bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, missing its target of at least five medals. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Amadu Mohammed won a bronze medal for Ghana in the men’s 55 kg boxing division. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Goodness Nwachukwu set a new world record in the women’s F42 discus throw with a distance of 39.66 metres. (single source) - Australia Athletics won 34 medals (12 gold, 11 silver, 11 bronze) at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) - Australia topped the athletics medal tally for the third consecutive Commonwealth Games. (single source) - India finished fourth overall with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) - India’s boxing team won ten medals, including seven gold, three silver, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) - Malaysia’s weight‑lifting team won five gold, one silver and one bronze, contributing to an overall haul of eight gold, three silver and five bronze medals for the nation. (single source) - Australia athletics team won 34 medals (12 gold, 11 silver, 11 bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) - India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). (single source) - Edidiong Joseph Umoafia won gold in the men’s 171 kg weight‑lifting category, setting a Games record total of 319 kg at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) - Malaysia’s weight‑lifting team won five gold, one silver and one bronze medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) - Australian athletics athletes recorded 77 top‑eight finishes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) - Australia’s athletics team won 34 medals (12 gold, 11 silver, 11 bronze) and topped the athletics medal tally for the third consecutive Commonwealth Games. (single source) - India finished fourth overall with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) - Hannah Dodd won a bronze medal for Australia in wheelchair basketball at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: British High Commission hosts Team Nigeria to celebrate Glasgow 2026 success The British High Commission in Nigeria hosted a reception to honor Team Nigeria for their top-ranked African performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where they finished 7th overall. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/british-high-commission-hosts-team-nigeria-to-celebrate-glasgow-2026-success ### 2026-08-07: Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: Nigeria leads Africa, while several athletes go missing Nigeria topped the African medal table at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 24 medals, while four Ugandan boxers and a Pakistani athlete vanished after the event, raising asylum concerns. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games-nigeria-leads-africa-while-several-athletes-go-missing ### 2026-08-04: Nigeria wins 24 medals at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, President Tinubu praises team Nigeria won 24 medals (10 G, 7 S, 7 B) at Glasgow 2026, praised by President Tinubu; Ghana earned only two medals; Australia athletics took 34 medals; India placed fourth with 39 medals; Malaysia’s weight‑lifti 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games-india-finishes-fourth-nigeria-secures-10-gold-medals ### 2026-08-01: Nigeria finishes seventh, Africa’s top nation at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Nigeria finished seventh with 24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze), topping Africa but missing the NSC’s 18‑gold target; key wins included Samuel Ogazi’s 400 m gold and a relay medal after appeal drama. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruth-usoro-wins-long-jump-silver-nigeria-takes-relay-bronze-in-glasgow ### 2026-07-30: Nigeria clinches historic athletics golds at 2026 Commonwealth Games Nigeria’s athletes win historic golds in shot put, 400 m hurdles and 400 m, plus world‑record discus, boosting the nation to eight golds and top African rank at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chukwuebuka-enekwechi-wins-nigerias-first-commonwealth-games-shot-put-gold ### 2026-07-28: Goodness Nwachukwu Sets World Record, Wins Nigeria's Seventh Gold at Glasgow 2026 Goodness Nwachukwu set a 39.66 m para‑discus world record, winning Nigeria’s seventh gold at Glasgow 2026, as the team added medals in weightlifting, shot put and sprint events. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goodness-nwachukwu-sets-world-record-to-secure-nigerias-seventh-gold-at-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-ga --- Cite as: Nigeria at 2026 Commonwealth Games. 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