**Nigeria Targets Six Gold Medals at 2026 Commonwealth Games** In a bid to make a significant statement in Glasgow, the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has set its sights on six gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The federation is leaving no stone unturned in its quest for excellence, with 40 boxers preparing to enter a rigorous camping and assessment phase. The camping phase, which will be crucial in shaping the final squad, aims to put the boxers in top physical condition. According to Vice President of the NBF, Omonlei Imadu, the federation is determined to achieve its target of 10 medals, with six of them being gold. The 40 boxers heading to camp comprise 20 finalists from the five-day open trials held at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The trials saw 128 boxers compete across 10 weight categories, with 101 men and 27 women vying for a spot on the team. Among the finalists are Diaspora boxer Patricia Mbata, the African Games gold medallist based in the United Kingdom, and Kenneth Anigboro, who claimed the top spot in the men’s 90kg class. Other notable female finalists include Udoette Happiness, Gafar Fathia, Ajishola Kadijat, and Blessing Orakwe, while the male finalists include Ogunremi Michael, Habeeb Qazeem, and Folly Hassan. The NBF's Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, praised the federation for the conduct of the trials, expressing confidence in the team's ability to deliver. As Nigeria continues to push for excellence in the world of boxing, fans can expect an exciting display of skill and determination from the country's boxers at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With the camping phase set to begin, the stage is now set for the final selection of the 10 boxers who will represent Nigeria in Glasgow. As the countdown to the Commonwealth Games begins, one thing is certain - Nigeria is ready to put its best foot forward and make a lasting impression on the global stage.