Nigeria’s sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi is set to end the nation’s 96-year wait for a men’s 100m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026.The article highlights Nigeria’s historical struggles in the event, with women like Mary Onyali, Blessing Okagbare, and Tobi Amusan securing gold in previous editions.Despite producing world-class sprinters like Davidson Ezinwa, Olusoji Fasuba, and Deji Aliu, Nigeria has never won the men’s 100m title.Ajayi, now 21, has broken the national record with a 9.84s time and beaten Olympic champions, positioning him as a serious contender.The article emphasizes his potential to break the jinx, especially with the Commonwealth Games record at 9.88s (held by Ato Boldon) under threat.The 2026 Games in Glasgow, where Okagbare previously set a record, symbolizes a historic opportunity for Nigeria to claim its first men’s 100m gold.The piece underscores Ajayi’s journey from a schoolboy to a national hero, with high expectations for his performance.