FiveNigerian quarter-milers will be in action in the men’s and women’s 400m semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday, with Samuel Ogazi and Ella Onojuvwevwo spearheading the country’s medal push, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.The Nigerian contingent comprises two men and three women. While Ogazi and Onojuvwevwo earned automatic places in the semi-finals based on their world rankings, their teammates—Patience Okon-George, Esther Joseph and Eddidiong Udo—booked their spots through the preliminary heats on Tuesday.In the men’s event, Udo produced an impressive performance on his international 400m debut for Nigeria, winning Heat 1 in 45.73 seconds to qualify automatically for the semi-finals.He has been drawn in lane eight of the third semi-final, while Ogazi will compete from lane five in the opening semi-final.Related NewsAjayi, Adeshina win Commonwealth Games bronzeEzechukwu eyes World U-20 gloryOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpIn the women’s event, veteran Okon-George also progressed automatically after finishing fourth in her heat in 53.27 seconds. She will run from lane three in the first semi-final.Joseph joins her in the same race and has been drawn in lane four after placing third in her heat in 52.82 seconds.Nigeria’s third women’s semi-finalist, Onojuvwevwo, will compete in lane seven of the third semi-final as she bids for a place in the final.With five athletes through to the last four across both events, Nigeria will be hoping to convert its strong representation into multiple places in the 400m finals as the athletics programme gathers momentum in Glasgow. The Nigerian contingent comprises two men and three women. While Ogazi and Onojuvwevwo earned automatic places in the semi-finals based on their world rankings, their teammates—Patience Okon-George, Esther Joseph and Eddidiong Udo—booked their spots through the preliminary heats on Tuesday.In the men’s event, Udo produced an impressive performance on his international 400m debut for Nigeria, winning Heat 1 in 45.73 seconds to qualify automatically for the semi-finals.He has been drawn in lane eight of the third semi-final, while Ogazi will compete from lane five in the opening semi-final.Related NewsAjayi, Adeshina win Commonwealth Games bronzeEzechukwu eyes World U-20 gloryOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpIn the women’s event, veteran Okon-George also progressed automatically after finishing fourth in her heat in 53.27 seconds. She will run from lane three in the first semi-final.Joseph joins her in the same race and has been drawn in lane four after placing third in her heat in 52.82 seconds.Nigeria’s third women’s semi-finalist, Onojuvwevwo, will compete in lane seven of the third semi-final as she bids for a place in the final.With five athletes through to the last four across both events, Nigeria will be hoping to convert its strong representation into multiple places in the 400m finals as the athletics programme gathers momentum in Glasgow. In the men’s event, Udo produced an impressive performance on his international 400m debut for Nigeria, winning Heat 1 in 45.73 seconds to qualify automatically for the semi-finals.He has been drawn in lane eight of the third semi-final, while Ogazi will compete from lane five in the opening semi-final.Related NewsAjayi, Adeshina win Commonwealth Games bronzeEzechukwu eyes World U-20 gloryOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpIn the women’s event, veteran Okon-George also progressed automatically after finishing fourth in her heat in 53.27 seconds. She will run from lane three in the first semi-final.Joseph joins her in the same race and has been drawn in lane four after placing third in her heat in 52.82 seconds.Nigeria’s third women’s semi-finalist, Onojuvwevwo, will compete in lane seven of the third semi-final as she bids for a place in the final.With five athletes through to the last four across both events, Nigeria will be hoping to convert its strong representation into multiple places in the 400m finals as the athletics programme gathers momentum in Glasgow. He has been drawn in lane eight of the third semi-final, while Ogazi will compete from lane five in the opening semi-final.Related NewsAjayi, Adeshina win Commonwealth Games bronzeEzechukwu eyes World U-20 gloryOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpIn the women’s event, veteran Okon-George also progressed automatically after finishing fourth in her heat in 53.27 seconds. She will run from lane three in the first semi-final.Joseph joins her in the same race and has been drawn in lane four after placing third in her heat in 52.82 seconds.Nigeria’s third women’s semi-finalist, Onojuvwevwo, will compete in lane seven of the third semi-final as she bids for a place in the final.With five athletes through to the last four across both events, Nigeria will be hoping to convert its strong representation into multiple places in the 400m finals as the athletics programme gathers momentum in Glasgow. In the women’s event, veteran Okon-George also progressed automatically after finishing fourth in her heat in 53.27 seconds. She will run from lane three in the first semi-final.Joseph joins her in the same race and has been drawn in lane four after placing third in her heat in 52.82 seconds.Nigeria’s third women’s semi-finalist, Onojuvwevwo, will compete in lane seven of the third semi-final as she bids for a place in the final.With five athletes through to the last four across both events, Nigeria will be hoping to convert its strong representation into multiple places in the 400m finals as the athletics programme gathers momentum in Glasgow. Joseph joins her in the same race and has been drawn in lane four after placing third in her heat in 52.82 seconds.Nigeria’s third women’s semi-finalist, Onojuvwevwo, will compete in lane seven of the third semi-final as she bids for a place in the final.With five athletes through to the last four across both events, Nigeria will be hoping to convert its strong representation into multiple places in the 400m finals as the athletics programme gathers momentum in Glasgow. Nigeria’s third women’s semi-finalist, Onojuvwevwo, will compete in lane seven of the third semi-final as she bids for a place in the final.With five athletes through to the last four across both events, Nigeria will be hoping to convert its strong representation into multiple places in the 400m finals as the athletics programme gathers momentum in Glasgow. With five athletes through to the last four across both events, Nigeria will be hoping to convert its strong representation into multiple places in the 400m finals as the athletics programme gathers momentum in Glasgow.