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We are ready for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow – NSC DG
Olopade assures on the availability of Nigeria’s best athletes for the games
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade, says Team Nigeria is ready to do the country proud at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as the countdown to the games draws increasingly close.
The DG while speaking on the level of preparedness for Team Nigeria for the Games, said a lot of hard-work has been put in place to ensure this year’s Games is Nigeria’s best ever outing in the history of the Games.
He emphasized that the NSC is very intentional about using the Commonwealth games to set new standards for the country’s participation in future international multi-sports competitions both in podium performance and athletes welfare.
” Everything we need for our athletes to be in the best frame of mind for the Games has been put in place- from the apparel that they will be donning to the team’s pre-competition preparations and welfare package, we have been able to sort everything out with the full support of Mr President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR”.
” The athletes are in high spirits in their camp in Abuja and their Track and field counterparts are joining them, following the successful conclusion of their trials in Lagos by the Athletic Federation of Nigeria, AFN”.
” We are also very excited to announce that the fear of not having our best athletes for the Games has been allayed with the good news we have gotten from the America Embassy”.
” We are therefore expecting the likes of Ogazi, kanyinsola and other of our top athletes based in America to arrive at the team’s camp in Abuja by the weekend”.
The DG further revealed that the Commission is targeting 16 Gold medals in Glasgow, which will be a new Commonwealth Games record for Nigeria with the current best record being 12 Gold medals that was won in Birmingham in 2022.
The Country’s contingents for the Games are expected to depart for a training camp in Aberdeen on the 2nd of July ahead of the start of the Games in Glasgow on the 23rd of July 2026.
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YellowGreens Thrash The Gambia by 160 Runs in Dominant Display
Joel Ajayi
Selim Salau’s century and a breathtaking late assault from Isaac Okpe powered Nigeria to a dominant opening victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja.
Nigeria’s senior men’s national cricket team, the YellowGreens, made a resounding start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign, defeating The Gambia by 160 runs at the NCF Oval 2 in Abuja on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Nigeria produced a formidable total of 262 for one in their allotted 20 overs, setting The Gambia a daunting target of 263 runs.
The innings was anchored by an outstanding century from Selim Salau, who remained unbeaten on 105 off 58 deliveries, striking 12 fours and three sixes. Isaac Danladi provided excellent support with an impressive 86 off 48 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, as the pair laid the foundation for Nigeria’s commanding total.
Isaac Okpe then delivered a sensational finishing assault, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 16 deliveries, with three fours and six sixes. His remarkable strike rate of 350.00 propelled Nigeria beyond the 260-run mark and put the hosts firmly in control.
The Gambia faced an uphill battle in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 102 in 17.2 overs, handing Nigeria a comprehensive 160-run victory.
The result marked an emphatic opening statement from the YellowGreens as they began their campaign on home soil with an impressive all-round performance.
The victory also provides Nigeria with valuable momentum in a six-team competition featuring hosts Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho and Mozambique. With the teams competing in a round-robin format, the top two sides will progress to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final in 2027.
Nigeria will look to build on this commanding start as the YellowGreens continue their pursuit of one of the two available qualification places, with their next fixture against Zambia scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October, at the NCF Oval 1 in Abuja.
Final Score
Nigeria: 262/1 (20 overs)
The Gambia: 102 all out (17.2 overs)
Result: Nigeria won by 160 runs.
Key Performers
Selim Salau — 105 not out off 58 balls
Isaac Danladi — 86 off 48 balls
Isaac Okpe — 56 not out off 16 balls
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