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Nigeria Builds Momentum as Athletes Secure Semifinal Places in Glasgow

Posted : 30 July 2026

Team Nigeria continued its impressive campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with another string of encouraging performances on Day Five, as athletes and swimmers booked places in the semifinals to maintain the country's medal push in Glasgow.

Making his international 400 metres debut for Nigeria, Edidiong Udo produced a commanding display to win Heat One of the men's event in 45.73 seconds, finishing almost a full second ahead of the rest of the field to qualify for the semifinals.

His qualification means Nigeria will have two representatives in the men's 400m semifinals, with Samuel Ogazi also advancing.

In the women's 400m, Esther Elo Joseph earned automatic qualification after placing third in her heat in 52.82 seconds, while veteran Patience Okon-George progressed after finishing fourth in her heat in 53.27 seconds.

The duo will join Ella Onojuvwevwo in the semifinals, giving Nigeria a strong presence in the women's event.

The country's swimmers also impressed in the pool, with Abduljabar Adama and Colins Ebingha advancing to the men's 50m butterfly semifinals.

Adama finished fourth in his heat in 23.99 seconds, while Ebingha placed fifth in 24.01 seconds to ensure Nigeria will have two swimmers competing for places in the final.

Attention now shifts to the evening session, where Nigeria's sprinters will battle for places in the 100m finals.

National record holder Kayinsola Ajayi, Favour Ashe, and Nicholas Fakorede are set to contest the men's semifinals, while Rosemary Chukwuma, Miracle Ezechukwu, and Blessing Ogundiran will represent the country in the women's event.

Nigeria will also be in action in the field and combat sports, with Oyesade Olatoye chasing a medal in the women's hammer throw final and Patricia Mbata competing in the women's 75kg boxing quarterfinal.

In wheelchair 3x3 basketball, Team Nigeria will take on Australia as the country's athletes continue their quest to add to the medal haul.

Having already won six gold medals at the Games, Team Nigeria heads into another busy session with confidence and several opportunities to strengthen its position on the medals table.

 

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