Team Nigeria Finishes 7th Overall and Emerges Africa’s Best at the Commonwealth Games

Team Nigeria delivered an outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games, finishing 7th overall on the final medals table and securing the title of the highest-ranked African nation at the competition.

The impressive result reflects Nigeria’s strength across multiple sporting disciplines and highlights the dedication, resilience, and determination of the country’s athletes throughout the Games.

Nigeria concluded the competition with a total of 24 medals, made up of:

• 🥇 10 Gold Medals
• 🥈 7 Silver Medals
• 🥉 7 Bronze Medals

The medal haul is another significant achievement for Nigerian sport, with athletes producing memorable performances in several events to place the country among the leading nations at the Games.

Finishing seventh overall is a testament to the hard work of the athletes, coaches, and support staff, who represented the nation with pride and excellence on the international stage.

Beyond the medals, Team Nigeria’s performance showcased the country’s growing talent and competitiveness in Commonwealth sport, reinforcing its reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.

The achievement is expected to inspire the next generation of Nigerian athletes while providing further momentum ahead of future international competitions.

As the team returns home with 10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze medals, Nigerians across the world have celebrated a successful campaign that once again demonstrated the country’s ability to compete with the very best on the global stage.

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