By Tayo Ogunseye
CNS Spikers battled back to defeat NSCDC 3-2 in a thrilling women’s encounter on Day 11 of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja on Monday.
CNS Spikers won the opening two sets 25-23, 25-15 before NSCDC mounted a spirited comeback, taking the third set 25-23 and edging the fourth 27-25 to force a decider.
However, CNS Spikers regained their composure in the fifth set, winning 15-10 to secure a hard-fought victory.
In another women’s fixture, Life Camp VC recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over Anambra Queens, winning 25-14, 25-19 and 25-22.
COAS Spikers also enjoyed a dominant outing, sweeping past Kada Emeralds 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-19), while VIP Spikers defeated Excelsior VC by the same margin, with set scores of 25-13, 25-13 and 25-19.
Reigning champions Nigeria Customs Service produced one of the most emphatic performances of the day, overpowering Fire Service 3-0 (25-7, 25-11, 25-15).
The Customs team dominated from the start, conceding just seven points in the opening set before maintaining their superiority in the remaining two sets to complete a convincing victory.
NAF Rockets also secured a 3-1 win over Benue Queens after recovering from a first-set defeat. Benue Queens claimed the opener 25-23, but NAF Rockets responded by taking the second set 26-24 before winning the next two 25-14 and 25-19.
Flt Lt Fortune Bako was named Most Valuable Player of the encounter.
In the men’s category, Nigeria Customs Service defeated Kano Pillars 3-0, winning 25-17, 25-19 and 28-26, while COAS Spikers swept aside UCEM VC 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-18).
Defence Spikers overcame Life Camp VC 3-1, recovering from a third-set loss to seal the match with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, 25-27 and 25-21.
NSCDC also recorded a straight-set victory over Offa VC, winning 25-21, 25-22 and 25-21, while Nigeria Police Force defeated Sunshine Spikers 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-21).
Nigeria Correctional Service completed the men’s results with a 3-0 win over Ajase Ipo, taking the sets 25-23, 25-17 and 25-23.
The Day 11 matches further intensified the competition as teams continued their campaigns in the final phase of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League in Abuja.
