The national record holder lived up to his billing as one of the favourites, pulling away from the field in the closing stages to cap a remarkable championship for the 20-year-old quarter-miler.

Udodi Onwuzurike aims to make history in Glasgow, hoping to become the first Nigerian in 32 years to win a men's 200m medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Nigeria's Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, and Edidiong Udo have all qualified for the 400m finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.