Sprint star Favour Ashe praises UK training camp ahead of key games

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe has heaped praise on the world-class facilities and overall environment at Team Nigeria’s training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland. The athlete says this preparation will likely bring great success as they eye medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

“The facilities here are world-class, and everything has been put in place for us to prepare properly,” explains Ashe, who joined his team-mates in Aberdeen in September. “Mentally and physically, we’re in a very good place ahead of the Games.”

Favour Ashe adds that this quality training environment strengthens both athletes' physical fitness and mental resilience.

The 23-year-old also credits the camp for helping athletes focus entirely on performance as they prepare to go head-to-head with some of the Commonwealth’s best. “The atmosphere within the camp has created confidence across Team Nigeria,” he says.

Ashe, one of Nigeria's leading medal hopefuls in athletics, will join his team-mates for a final push before traveling to Glasgow this autumn. The intensive high-performance training programme is part of their final preparations ahead of the event on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

The athlete expresses appreciation for Nigerian fans' support and appeals for continued backing as they aim for podium finishes in Glasgow.

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Where are Nigeria's athletes training before the Commonwealth Games?

Nigeria’s athletes have been training at a world-class camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, ahead of their trip to Glasgow for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games.