Team Nigeria opened their men’s 3×3 basketball campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on a winning note after defeating the Cayman Islands 21-17 in their first group-stage match.
The Nigerians produced a composed performance, taking control at crucial stages of the contest to secure an important opening victory in Glasgow.
Esosa Okundaye and Ikechukwu Nwamu led the scoring for Nigeria, contributing six points each as the team maintained its advantage to see off a determined Cayman Islands side.
The win provides Nigeria with an early boost in the competition and strengthens the team’s hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds.
Attention now shifts to a tougher assignment, with Team Nigeria set to face Australia in their next fixture as they continue their pursuit of a podium finish at the Games.
