Nigeria, July 6 -- With 16 days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, former Commonwealth champion Yusuf Alli has challenged Team Nigeria athletes to embrace discipline, professionalism and excellence as they step up preparations for the competition.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the Office of the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mr Alli, who chairs the Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board, delivered the charge during Team Nigeria's first official meeting in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he reminded the athletes that success at the highest level requires much more than talent.

He urged members of the contingent to observe camp rules, including meal times, training schedules an...