CGC Volleyball League Day 3: Police Recover, Customs and CNS Extend Lead as Title Battle Intensifies

Day 3 of the 2025 Comptroller General of Customs Volleyball Premier League delivered another round of enthralling matchups on Thursday, reinforcing the intensity and unpredictability that have defined the final phase so far at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Coming off a fiercely competitive Day 2—where Kano Pillars stunned Nigeria Police, CNS Spikers extended their flawless run, and Nigeria Customs maintained their dominant form—teams returned to court with renewed urgency as the battle for supremacy tightened.

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MEN’S CATEGORY: CNS, Customs, Pillars Stay Ruthless as Police Bounce Back

Nigeria Police Force responded impressively to their Day 2 setback, overcoming NAF Rockets 3–1 (17–25, 25–21, 25–20, 25–18). After dropping the first set, Police reorganized quickly, utilizing superior net play and backcourt discipline to turn the match around and reassert their title credentials.

Nigeria Customs Service continued their consistent march, securing another commanding 3–1 victory—this time over COAS Spikers (25–21, 24–26, 25–20, 25–11). Customs’ blend of composure and power was evident, especially in the fourth set where their relentless pressure allowed COAS little room to respond.

CNS Spikers, the defending champions who swept Kada Kings on Day 2, maintained their dominance with a convincing 3–1 win over Offa VC (25–16, 28–26, 15–25, 25–19). After briefly losing momentum in the third set, CNS regained their rhythm, closing the match with their trademark precision.

Kada Kings’ search for consistency suffered another blow as they fell 1–3 to UCEM (25–20, 18–25, 16–25, 13–25). UCEM’s improved blocking and transition play proved too strong for the struggling Kada side.

Nigeria Correctional Service enjoyed one of their best outings of the final phase with a clean 3–0 sweep of NSCDC (31–29, 25–20, 25–23). The thrilling opening-set duel set the tone for Correctional’s determined performance across the remaining sets.

Kano Pillars—fresh from their stunning straight-sets demolition of Police on Day 2—once again imposed their authority, dispatching Sunshine Spikers 3–0 (25–23, 25–19, 25–19). Their consistent form now positions them firmly among the title contenders.

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WOMEN’S CATEGORY: Customs, CNS, COAS Shine as NAF Queens Stay Perfect

Olalomi Royal once again fought hard but fell short against Anambra Queens 1–3 (23–25, 24–26, 29–27, 23–25). Despite winning the third set in dramatic fashion, Olalomi could not sustain the momentum long enough to force a decider.

CNS Spikers Women extended their winning streak with a decisive 3–0 victory over NSCDC (27–25, 25–23, 25–20). Their calm execution in critical moments ensured they remained in full control throughout.

NAF Queens continued their impressive form, overpowering Kada Emeralds 3–0 (25–16, 25–22, 27–25). The third set tested their resilience, but the airwomen once again proved their tournament readiness.

Nigeria Customs Service Women, the defending champions, remained flawless after a 3–1 win over COAS Spikers (29–27, 14–25, 25–18, 25–22). COAS grabbed the second set convincingly, but Customs’ superior firepower and experience saw them regain control and close out the match.

Benue Queens capped the day’s fixtures with a hard-fought 3–0 sweep of Wikki Queens (25–20, 25–21, 26–24). Wikki pushed strongly in the final set, but Benue maintained their composure to seal maximum points.

Day 3 reinforced the status of CNS Spikers, Nigeria Customs, and Kano Pillars as the standout forces in the men’s division, while in the women’s category, defending champions Nigeria Customs, CNS Spikers Women, and the ever-improving NAF Queens continue to set the pace. With momentum shifting after every matchday, the race for the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League crown promises even more drama in the days ahead.