NSCDC Women Surge, Customs Men Stay Perfect in Thrilling CGC Volleyball League
The battle for supremacy at the 3rd CGC Volleyball Premier League (First Phase) intensified on Day Five in Abuja, with title contenders strengthening their positions after another round of exciting matches.
In the men’s category, Nigeria Customs Service continued their flawless campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sunshine Spikers. The Customs side has now won all five of its matches, dropping only a handful of sets along the way, underlining its status as one of the strongest teams in the competition.
Nigeria Correctional Service also returned to winning ways with a straight-set triumph over Ajase Ipo, while COAS Spikers maintained their impressive run by defeating Defence Spikers 3-1. After losing the opening set 29-31, COAS responded emphatically to take the next three sets and remain firmly in contention near the top of the standings.
Former champions Kano Pillars continued their resurgence with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Nigeria Police Force. The encounter produced one of the most dramatic sets of the tournament as Pillars edged the fourth set 35-33 to seal the match.
Elsewhere, NSCDC recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over Offa VC, while UCEM VC earned a morale-boosting straight-set victory over Life Camp VC.
After five days of competition, Nigeria Customs Service and COAS Spikers have established themselves as the teams to beat in the men’s division. Customs remain unbeaten, while COAS have recovered strongly from their early fixtures to stay among the leading challengers. Kano Pillars, Nigeria Correctional Service, CNS Spikers and NSCDC are also firmly in the race for the top positions.
In the women’s category, NSCDC produced another impressive performance, defeating former champions, CNS Spikers 3-1. The victory followed their Day Four win over Olalomi Royal Angels and further strengthened their push towards the summit of the table.
VIP & Partners Volleyball Club continued to justify their status as one of the surprise packages of the season. After stunning former champions CNS Spikers on Day Four, they followed up with a dominant 3-0 victory over Anambra Queens on Day Five. The newcomers have now emerged as genuine contenders for a top finish.
Fire Service bounced back from their Day Four defeat to NAF Rockets with a convincing 3-0 win over Life Camp VC, while Kada Emeralds secured a valuable 3-1 victory over Olalomi Royal Angels.
COAS Spikers maintained their impressive form with a straightforward 3-0 victory over Excelsior VC, extending a run that has seen them defeat both Life Camp and NAF Rockets earlier in the competition.
However, the most consistent side in the women’s division remains Nigeria Customs Service. Customs followed victories over Benue Queens, VIP & Partners, NSCDC and Kada Emeralds with another commanding performance to stay among the leading teams in Abuja.
Their combination of power, experience and depth continues to set the benchmark for the rest of the field.
As the first phase progresses, the men’s title race appears to be revolving around Nigeria Customs Service and COAS Spikers, while Kano Pillars, Correctional Service and CNS Spikers remain close enough to challenge.
In the women’s competition, Nigeria Customs Service, NSCDC, VIP & Partners and COAS Spikers have emerged as the leading contenders, with every match now carrying significant implications for qualification places and overall standings.
