Glasgow 2026: Nigerian swimmers, boxers target strong Day Two performances
Riluwan Idris completed a memorable day by winning the men’s heavyweight title, while veteran Roland Ezuruike had earlier secured Nigeria’s first medal of the Games with a silver in the men’s lightweight event.
Esther Nworgu gave Nigeria its first gold medal after winning the women’s lightweight event, while Esther Oyema finished second to complete a Nigerian one-two.
Nigeria also recorded a glimpse of success in men’s 3×3 basketball on Friday winning one of their three games with a 21-17 victory over the Cayman Islands.
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