Team Nigeria trains in Aberdeen ahead of Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:09 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Team Nigeria is training at Aberdeen Sports Village, preparing for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow set to begin on July 23. Athletes from various sports, including boxing, track and field, and weightlifting, have been training for three weeks. The team aims to improve upon their performance from the Birmingham Games in 2022, where they won 34 medals. Second vice-president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Aku Aghazu expressed confidence in achieving a greater medal haul, particularly gold. The team also seeks to connect with Aberdeen's strong Nigerian community during their stay.
- •Team Nigeria is training in Aberdeen for the Commonwealth Games.
- •The Games start on July 23 in Glasgow.
- •Nigeria won 34 medals at the Birmingham Games in 2022.
- •Aku Aghazu is optimistic about the team's medal prospects.
- •Aberdeen hosts a large Nigerian community, aiding team morale.
- 8:09 AMYahoo Sports — Team Nigeria hope Aberdeen fuels successful Games
"Team Nigeria athletes hope preparations in Aberdeen can propel them to a successful Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.
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