Team Nigeria Targets More Medals on Day 3 in Glasgow

On Day 3 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Team Nigeria seeks to enhance its medal tally following a successful opening day that yielded three gold and three silver medals. The Nigerian contingent, buoyed by the para powerlifting team's world record-breaking performances, will compete in basketball, weightlifting, and wheelchair basketball.

The men's 3×3 basketball team has two crucial preliminary matches against Scotland at 1:10 p.m. and Guyana at 6:40 p.m., aiming to secure victories to advance to the knockout stages. In weightlifting, Ruth Nyong will compete in the women's 48kg final at 2:15 p.m., while Favour Agboro will participate in the men's 65kg final at 6:45 p.m.

Both athletes are expected to face tough competition but are seen as strong medal prospects. Additionally, the women's 3×3 wheelchair basketball team will begin its campaign against Wales at 7:55 p.m., looking to make a strong start in the para sports category.