32 Nigerian Athletes Begin Commonwealth Games Camping

Posted : 05 February 2026

A total of 32 Nigerian athletes — 16 females and 16 males — have commenced a six-week camping exercise in Asaba, Delta State, as preparations intensify for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The athletes, drawn from track and field events including sprints, relays, jumps, and throws, arrived at the camp on Saturday for the first phase of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) build-up programme.

The Asaba camp is designed to fine-tune fitness levels, improve technical execution, and foster team cohesion ahead of international competition.

The camping exercise is being handled by a six-man technical crew led by AFN Head Coach, Solomon Aliyu, who will oversee training sessions and performance evaluations throughout the period.

Supporting him are specialist coaches responsible for sprints, relays, hurdles, jumps, and throws.

AFN Technical Director, Gabriel Okon, is leading the delegation and will coordinate the technical framework, athlete monitoring, and compliance with federation standards during the camp.

AFN President, Tonobok Okowa, said the six-week programme would help identify athletes in peak condition while laying a solid foundation for subsequent phases of preparation, as Nigeria targets a strong showing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Okowa added that the federation remains optimistic that the Asaba camp will sharpen the athletes’ competitive edge and position Team Nigeria for podium success on the global stage.

Team List

100m / 200m

Chidera Ezeakor
Miracle Ezechukwu
Chioma Nweke
Tejiri Praise Ugoh
Maria Thompson
Gafaru Audu
Enoch Adegoke
Iyanuoluwa Bada
Jenifer Obichukwuka (100m/200m)

100m Hurdles (Women)

Jenet Sunday
Precious Uduvweghre

110m Hurdles (Men)

Musa Wisdom Great
Abdulaziz Abdullahi

400m

Patience Okon George
Anita Eenaruna
Toyiba Jimoh
Ezekiel Asuquo
Emmanuel Ojeli
Samson Nathaniel
Gafari Badmus
Victor Ime
Esther Okon Peter
Emmanuel Salubi (H)

Javelin

Victoria Kparika
Samuel Kure

High Jump

Treasure Omosinoe
Edet Clergy

Long Jump

Rukewe Nwagbogwu
Glory Jarriet
Tobe Chukwu Nwokocha

Shot Put

Dickson Ugochukwu

Triple Jump

Blessing Olorunyomi

Coaches

Gabriel Okon — Long sprints and relays
Solomon Aliyu — Hurdles
Ken Onuaguluchi — Throws
Kola Adebayo — Vertical jumps
George Obiano — Horizontal jumps
Endurance Ojokolo Teye — Sprints

32 Nigerian Athletes Begin Commonwealth Games Camping

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