Commonwealth Games: Nigeria finishes 7th with 24 medals, emerges Africa’s best
In the field events, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi captured Nigeria’s first-ever Commonwealth gold medal in the men’s shot put, while Ruth Usoro earned silver in the women’s long jump with one of the best performances of her career.
Ella Onojuvwevwo also delivered a historic performance, ending Nigeria’s 32-year wait for a Commonwealth Games medal in the women’s 400 metres by winning bronze.
The Nigerian contingent secured 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, making it the highest-ranked African nation at the Games ahead of South Africa and Kenya.
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