After Saturday’s rest break, the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League Final Phase resumed with high-octane action on Day 6 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, delivering crucial victories, surprise rebounds, and shifts in momentum across both the men’s and women’s categories. Building on the drama and intensity of Day 4—where CNS extended their dominance, Police surged, and Customs remained consistent—Day 6 further clarified the title race as the championship enters its defining stretch.
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MEN’S CATEGORY: CUSTOMS DOMINANT, POLICE IMPRESS, PILLARS SURVIVE UCEM SCARE
CNS Sustain Leadership Despite NAF Rockets’ Resistance
League leaders CNS Spikers secured another important win, defeating NAF Rockets 3–1 (23–25, 25–5, 25–17, 27–25). After dropping the first set, CNS responded ferociously—especially in the second set where they held Rockets to just five points—before sealing the victory in a tense fourth-set finish. The result keeps CNS firmly at the top of the standings.
Customs Cruise Past Kada Kings in Commanding Fashion
Defending champions Nigeria Customs Service delivered one of the cleanest performances of the day, sweeping Kada Kings 3–0 (25–15, 25–17, 25–18). Customs controlled every phase of play, maintaining the strong form they showed earlier in the week.
Correctional Service Shock COAS Spikers with Straight-Set Win
In one of the most surprising results of the final phase, Nigeria Correctional Service overpowered COAS Spikers 3–0 (25–20, 25–20, 25–21). Correctional showed improved composure and sharper attacking efficiency to earn a rare and morale-boosting win.
Police Continue Their Surge with Sweep of Sunshine Spikers
Reinvigorated Nigeria Police Force maintained their upward trajectory with a confident 3–0 victory over Sunshine Spikers (26–24, 25–19, 25–17). Police showed disciplined blocking and aggressive serving to complete a comfortable sweep.
Offa VC Bounce Back Strong, Sweep NSCDC
Offa VC delivered one of their best outings of the tournament, defeating NSCDC 3–0 (26–24, 25–20, 25–16). The result provides a much-needed lift for Offa, who had struggled for consistency earlier.
Pillars Edge UCEM in Day’s Most Dramatic Match
In a thriller, Kano Pillars narrowly defeated UCEM 3–2 (25–18, 22–25, 25–19, 15–25, 20–18). Both sides exchanged heavy punches across five sets, and the decisive set produced peak drama as Pillars held off multiple match points to win 20–18. The victory keeps Pillars in the title conversation after their earlier Day 4 setback against CNS.
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WOMEN’S CATEGORY: CUSTOMS DOMINATE, NSCDC RISE, COAS HAND CNS FIRST LOSS
Kada Queens Rally to Edge Royal Queens in Five Sets
Kada Queens recovered from two sets down to defeat Olalomi Royal Queens 3–2 (22–25, 19–25, 28–26, 25–21, 25–13). It was one of the most spirited comebacks of the competition, with Kada taking full control in the final set.
NSCDC Women Too Strong for Life Camp
NSCDC Women continued their resurgence, sweeping Life Camp 3–0 (25–8, 25–11, 25–23). Life Camp improved much later in the match but could not avoid another straight-set loss.
NAF Rockets Outclass Benue Queens
NAF Rockets Women were in blistering form, defeating Benue Queens 3–0 (25–21, 25–21, 25–18). Rockets’ superior attack and defence earned them a deserved sweep.
COAS Spikers Hand CNS Their First Defeat of the Final Phase
Day 6 produced the biggest upset in the women’s division as COAS Spikers stunned log leaders CNS Spikers 3–1 (15–25, 25–22, 25–21, 25–19). After CNS dominated the opening set, COAS shifted momentum dramatically with improved blocking and strong service pressure. The win tightens the title race significantly.
Customs Women Record Most Dominant Win of the Day
The women’s defending champions, Nigeria Customs Service, delivered a ruthless 3–0 demolition of Wikki Queens (25–10, 25–6, 25–8). Customs were flawless in every department and strengthened their chase for top spot.
With the competition entering its closing days, the race for the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League crown is now wide open, intense, and unpredictable—exactly the drama expected from Nigeria’s biggest elite volleyball league.
