Nigerian officials have said they aim to finish as the top African team at the 19th Commonwealth Games, which begin in New Delhi on October 3.

At the last edition in Melbourne, Australia, South Africa finished as Africa’s best team with 12 golds, 13 silvers and 13 bronze medals, while Kenya finished five places below with six golds, five silvers and seven bronze medals.

Nigeria placed 12th with four golds, six silvers and 7 bronze medals with special sports athletes contributing three of these golds, while Monday Merohun and Segun Toriola got the country’s other gold in the table tennis men’s double event.

Nigeria will compete in track and field, boxing, weightlifting, wrestling, special sports and table tennis.