By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
Nigeria Police Force recorded a dominant straight-set victory, while Ajase Ipo stunned Kano Pillars in a four-set encounter as the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase continued in Abuja on Friday.
The Police team swept UCEM VC 3-0, winning 25-20, 25-15 and 25-13 to register an emphatic victory in the men’s category.
Ajase Ipo, meanwhile, produced one of the day’s standout performances, defeating Kano Pillars 3-1 in a closely contested encounter. Ajase Ipo claimed the first two sets 27-25 and 25-21 before Kano Pillars responded with a 27-25 win in the third set. However, Ajase Ipo held their nerve to take the fourth set 26-24 and seal the match.
NSCDC also edged Nigeria Correctional Service 3-2 in a thrilling five-set battle. After winning the opening set 25-17, NSCDC lost the next two sets 23-25, 23-25. The team fought back to win the fourth set 26-24 before clinching the decisive fifth set 20-18.
In the women’s category, Nigeria Customs Service secured a 3-0 victory over Life Camp VC, winning 25-22, 28-26 and 25-13. Life Camp put up a strong fight in the second set, but Customs maintained their composure to complete the sweep.
VIP Spikers also recorded a straight-set win, defeating NAF Rockets 3-0. VIP Spikers won 25-20, 25-21 and 25-13 to strengthen their campaign in the competition.
COAS Spikers overcame NSCDC 3-1 in another women’s encounter. COAS Spikers took the opening set 25-16 before NSCDC levelled with a 25-18 win. COAS Spikers regained control to win the third set 25-20 and sealed the victory with a commanding 25-13 result in the fourth.
Excelsior VC rounded off the women’s fixtures with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Anambra Queens, winning 25-21, 25-18 and 25-17.
Earlier, on Day 6, Nigeria Police Force defeated Life Camp VC 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-19), while Kano Pillars beat Nigeria Correctional Service 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-22).
Nigeria Customs Service defeated Defence Spikers 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-22), while CNS Spikers overcame Offa VC 3-0 (25-12, 25-15, 25-23).
UCEM VC claimed a 3-1 victory over Ajase Ipo (27-25, 25-23, 18-25, 25-17), while Sunshine Spikers edged NSCDC 3-2 (25-19, 16-25, 18-25, 25-22, 15-13) in a five-set thriller.
In the women’s category, COAS Spikers defeated Life Camp VC 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-18). VIP Spikers beat Olalomi Royal Angels 3-0 (26-24, 25-11, 25-20), while NSCDC overcame NAF Rockets 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 25-16).
Fire Service defeated Benue Queens 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-17). Nigeria Customs Service also recorded a 3-0 win over Anambra Queens (25-20, 25-15, 25-13), while CNS Spikers defeated Excelsior VC 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-13).
