Dare Gattuso
The volleyball league is red-hot as COAS Spikers defeated NSCDC 3-1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-20, 25-13) in the women’s category on Day 8 of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja on Friday, October 23.
The Nigerian Army side made a strong start to the encounter, winning the first set 25-16 as they continued their pursuit of the title.
NSCDC responded in the second set, with Albertina Francis, Isabella Laju and Happy Wushilang dictating the pace to secure a 25-18 victory and level the match.
However, COAS Spikers regained control in the third and fourth sets, winning 25-20 and 25-13 to seal the match.
Christiana Amaka Paul was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the encounter following her impressive performance.
In another game, Nigeria Customs Service recorded a 3-0 (25-22, 28-26, 25-13) victory over Life Camp VC in another women’s match.
Customs won the first set 25-22 before edging their opponents 28-26 in a closely contested second set. They completed the victory with a dominant 25-13 win in the third set.
VIP Spikers also secured a straight-set victory, defeating NAF Rockets 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-13).
Excelsior VC proved too strong for Anambra Queens, recording a 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-17) while Fire Service also enjoyed a comfortable outing, sweeping past Olalomi Royal Angels 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-23).
In another encounter, Benue Queens defeated Kada Emeralds 3-1 (25-21, 13-25, 25-17, 25-22).
The North Central side took the first set 25-21 before Kada responded with a 25-13 victory in the second set.
Benue Queens recovered to win the third set 25-17 and sealed the match with a 25-22 victory in the fourth set.
In the men’s star match, Nigeria Customs Service beat defending champions, CNS Spikers 3-1 25-19, 26-28, 25-18, 25-13) in a tense match.
Customs are on the verge of winning their first title after three years as they are yet to lose a match in the current Premier League season.
Day 8 full results of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja on Friday, October 23:
Men- Nigeria Police Force vs UCEM VC
1st set: 25-20
2nd set: 25-15
3rd set: 25-13
Kano Pillars vs Ajase Ipo (1-3)
1st set: 25-27
2nd set: 21-25
3rd set: 27-25
4th set: 24-26
NSCDC vs Nigeria Correctional Service (3-2)
1st set: 25-17
2nd set: 23-25
3rd set: 23-25
4th set: 26-24
5th set: 20-18
Life Camp VC vs Offa VC (3-0)
1st set: 25-18
2nd set: 25-21
3rd set: 25-22
CNS Spikers vs Nigeria Customs Service (1-3)
1st set: 19-25
2nd set: 28-26
3rd set: 18-25
4th set: 13-25
COAS Spikers vs Defence Spikers
(3-0)
28-26
26-24
25-20
Women- Nigeria Customs Service vs Life Camp VC (3-0)
1st set: 25-22
2nd set: 28-26
3rd set: 25-13
VIP Spikers vs NAF Rockets (3-0)
1st set: 25-20
2nd set: 25-21
3rd set: 25-13
COAS Spikers vs NSCDC (3-1)
1st set: 25-16
2nd set: 18-25
3rd set: 25-20
4th set: 25-13
Anambra Queens vs Excelsior VC (0-3)
1st set: 21-25
2nd set: 18-25
3rd set: 17-25
Fire Service vs Olalomi Royal Angels (3-0)
1st set: 25-13
2nd set: 25-19
3rd set: 25-23
Benue Queens vs Kada Emeralds
1st set: 25-21
2nd set: 13-25
3rd set: 25-17
4th set: 25-22
Photo: MVP, Christiana Amaka Paul
