By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
Nigeria Customs Service, COAS Spikers and CNS Spikers recorded impressive victories as the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase continued in Abuja, with Days 11 and 12 producing several straight-set wins and thrilling five-set contests.
DAY 12: CUSTOMS, COAS SWEEP OPPONENTS
On Tuesday, Nigeria Customs Service defeated NSCDC 3-0 in the men’s category, winning 25-18, 25-22 and 25-22, while COAS Spikers also swept aside Kano Pillars 25-20, 25-20 and 25-16.
CNS Spikers recorded a commanding 3-0 victory over Life Camp VC, taking the sets 25-23, 25-12 and 25-15. Defence Spikers also defeated UCEM VC 3-0, winning 25-22, 25-20 and 25-19.
Nigeria Correctional Service edged Nigeria Police Force 3-2 in a five-set thriller. Correctional Service won the first set 25-16 before Police levelled the match with a 25-20 victory. Correctional Service regained the lead with a 25-20 third-set win, but Police forced a decider by taking the fourth set 25-23. Correctional Service eventually prevailed 15-10 in the fifth set.
Sunshine Spikers recovered from losing the opening set 28-26 to defeat Offa VC 3-1. Sunshine won the second set 25-19, lost the third 26-24 and sealed the match with a 25-22 fourth-set victory.
In the women’s category, Nigeria Customs Service overwhelmed Kada Emeralds 3-0, winning 25-9, 25-21 and 25-11, while COAS Spikers defeated Benue Queens 3-0 with set scores of 25-12, 25-15 and 25-18.
CNS Spikers defeated VIP Spikers 3-1, winning the first two sets 25-18 and 25-23. VIP responded with a 25-9 third-set victory, but CNS closed out the contest 25-17 in the fourth set.
NSCDC also swept Anambra Queens 3-0, winning 25-19, 25-20 and 25-20, while Fire Service defeated Excelsior VC 3-1. Fire Service claimed the first two sets 25-19 and 25-10 before Excelsior took the third 28-26. Fire Service then secured the match with a 25-23 fourth-set win.
Olalomi Royal Angels edged NAF Rockets 3-2 in another five-set contest. NAF Rockets won the first set 25-22, but Olalomi responded with victories of 25-21 and 25-18 in the second and third sets. NAF levelled the match with a 25-19 fourth-set win before Olalomi took the decider 15-7.
DAY 11: CUSTOMS CRUSH FIRE SERVICE, CNS SURVIVE NSCDC SCARE
Monday’s Day 11 matches also produced convincing victories and close encounters in both categories.
In the men’s competition, Nigeria Customs Service defeated Kano Pillars 3-0, winning 25-17, 25-19 and 28-26. COAS Spikers also beat UCEM VC 3-0 with set scores of 25-18, 25-22 and 25-18.
Defence Spikers defeated Life Camp VC 3-1. Defence took the first two sets 25-23 and 25-19 before Life Camp responded with a 27-25 third-set win. Defence sealed the match 25-21 in the fourth set.
NSCDC defeated Offa VC 3-0, winning 25-21, 25-22 and 25-21, while Nigeria Police Force beat Sunshine Spikers 3-0 with set scores of 25-23, 25-23 and 25-21.
Nigeria Correctional Service also recorded a 3-0 victory over Ajase Ipo, taking the sets 25-23, 25-17 and 25-23.
In the women’s category, Nigeria Customs Service delivered one of the most dominant performances of the day, crushing Fire Service 25-7, 25-11 and 25-15 to complete a 3-0 victory.
COAS Spikers defeated Kada Emeralds 3-0, winning 25-15, 25-12 and 25-19, while VIP Spikers swept Excelsior VC aside 25-13, 25-13 and 25-19.
CNS Spikers overcame NSCDC 3-2 in the day’s standout women’s encounter. CNS took the opening sets 25-23 and 25-15, but NSCDC fought back to win 25-23 and 27-25 in the third and fourth sets. CNS eventually prevailed 15-10 in the decider.
Life Camp VC defeated Anambra Queens 3-0, winning 25-14, 25-19 and 25-22, while NAF Rockets recovered from losing the opening set 25-23 to beat Benue Queens 3-1.
NAF Rockets won the second set 26-24, then dominated the third 25-14 before sealing the match 25-19 in the fourth. Flight Lieutenant Fortune Bako was named Most Valuable Player.
The results from the two matchdays underline the intense competition across the men’s and women’s categories as teams continue their pursuit of honours in the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja.
