Umoafia topped the standings with a combined lift of 319kg to add another gold medal to Team Nigeria’s growing haul at the Games.

With the first gold medal now secured and two silver medals added, Team Nigeria will look to build on the early momentum

Nworgu powered to the title with a top lift of 123kg, scoring 119 points to finish ahead of the field and deliver Nigeria’s first gold medal of the Games.

Ezuruike produced a 153.9kg lift at the SEC Armadillo to secure Nigeria’s first medal of the Games.

Roland Ezuruike has clinched Nigeria's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after winning a silver medal in the men's Lightweight Group A