By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
Nigeria Customs Service, NSCDC and COAS Spikers recorded commanding victories as the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase continued in Abuja on Tuesday.
In the women’s category, defending champions Nigeria Customs Service swept CNS Spikers 3-0, winning 25-14, 25-19, 25-18 to strengthen their title defence at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B.
NSCDC also delivered a convincing performance, dispatching Olalomi Royal Angels in straight sets, 25-15, 25-14, 25-17, while COAS Spikers overwhelmed Anambra Queens 25-14, 25-11, 25-7.
Life Camp VC rallied from a set down to defeat NAF Rockets 3-1. After losing the opening set 24-26, Life Camp recovered to take the next three 25-22, 25-18 and 25-19, securing their third consecutive victory.
VIP Spikers also cruised past Benue Queens 3-0, with set scores of 25-12, 25-9 and 25-18, while Fire Service returned to winning ways with a 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 triumph over Kada Emeralds.
In the men’s competition, Nigeria Customs Service continued their impressive run with a straight-set victory over Nigeria Correctional Service, winning 25-16, 25-21, 25-15.
COAS Spikers also defeated Sunshine Spikers 3-0, taking the sets 25-23, 25-21 and 25-17, while CNS Spikers overcame Kano Pillars in a closely contested encounter, winning 25-22, 25-20, 27-25.
Offa VC claimed a 3-1 victory over Ajase Ipo, recovering from a second-set loss to win 25-21, 24-26, 25-20, 25-22.
Defence Spikers edged NSCDC 3-1 in another keenly contested fixture. After dropping the second set 23-25, Defence Spikers secured the match with a hard-fought 29-27 victory in the fourth set.
UCEM VC also defeated Life Camp VC 3-1, winning 25-19, 24-26, 25-19 and 25-21.
The results underline the growing intensity of the final phase, with teams battling for supremacy as the competition progresses in Abuja.