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Their rivals from Abuja were predicting that Friday's vote would be close, even though the Nigerian city's bid document was not as well received as Glasgow's proposal.

However First Minister Alex Salmond admitted he was "very confident" about Glasgow's chances in Friday's vote.

The Commonwealth Games Federation's report into both bids serves to advise members of the merits of each bid, and Glasgow officials know it would be dangerous to take victory as a foregone conclusion on the basis of that document.

Salmond said: "We have been working to present what we believe is a first-class bid for Glasgow and for Scotland.

"Obviously the competition is intense, but it is a friendly competition. We have got great respect for our rival bid, but we are very confident about Glasgow and Scotland's prospects."

Discussing the technical elements of Glasgow's bid, Salmond said it was a "huge advantage" that more than 70% of facilities were already in place.

"They are not plans on paper or computer graphics, they exist at the present moment," he added.

"That allows us to concentrate on building an athlete-centred Games for all the Commonwealth.

"It makes sure that the athletes and competitors from the 71 countries have not only the time of their lives but the Games of their lives."