2014 Games: Scotland versus Nigeria

A profile of the two cities vying to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014.

GLASGOW Unique selling point A Games designed by the athletes for the athletes They said ... There is a real hunger in Glasgow and Scotland to stage the games in 2014 Significant support At last count, more than 1.7 million people had registered their support online for Glasgow 2014 The bill please £288m - 80% from the Scottish Executive and 20% from Glasgow City Council

ABUJA Unique selling point Africa has never staged the Commonwealth Games They said ... We have what it takes, all round support gives us confidence Significant Support The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa and South African President Thabo Mbeki The bill please No information but it cost the country £300m to stage the All Africa Games in 2003