Nigeria’s Commonwealth Squad to Train in Aberdeen Ahead of 2026 Games

Team Nigeria will begin local training camps nationwide on June 9, 2026, focusing on conditioning, medical screening and technical refinement. The squad will then travel to Aberdeen, Scotland, for an overseas camp as part of final preparations for the Commonwealth Games. The National Sports Commission has pledged full logistics and medical support to give athletes a competitive edge. The Commission’s Director General has urged all sports federations to match this urgency. He stressed that athlete welfare is non-negotiable and that thorough, data-driven planning will help Nigeria deliver its best Games performance yet. The 2026 Commonwealth Games run from July 22 to August 2, featuring over 70 nations in more than 20 sports. Nigeria aims to build on its strong African podium record through deliberate preparation and accountability.

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