By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
Defence Spikers, NAF Rockets and CNS Spikers were among the standout teams as the volleyball competition delivered thrilling encounters across Days Three and Four, with several clubs securing crucial victories in the men’s and women’s categories.
In the men’s division, Defence Spikers defeated the Nigeria Police Force 3–1, recovering from a 25–27 opening-set loss to win the next three sets 25–20, 25–18 and 25–16.
CNS Spikers also secured a comfortable 3–0 victory over Ajase Ipo, while Nigeria Correctional Service edged Life Camp VC 3–2 in a thrilling five-set encounter.
COAS Spikers came from behind to defeat Offa VC 3–2, recovering from losing the second and third sets to claim the contest with a 25–20 fourth-set win and a decisive 15–9 victory in the fifth.
Sunshine Spikers overcame UCEM VC 3–1, while NSCDC defeated Kano Pillars by the same margin to strengthen their campaign.
In the women’s category, NAF Rockets defeated Anambra Queens 3–1, while NSCDC swept Benue Queens 3–0.
Life Camp VC also recorded a straight-sets victory over Olalomi Royal Angels, while VIP Spikers continued their impressive run with a dominant 3–0 win over Kada Emeralds, conceding just 29 points across the three sets.
COAS Spikers defeated CNS Spikers 3–1 after losing the opening set, while Nigeria Customs Service battled past Excelsior VC 3–2 in a closely contested encounter.
The action followed an equally competitive Day Three, which featured several five-set battles and commanding performances from both divisions.
In the women’s category, Anambra Queens edged Olalomi Royal Angels 3–2 in one of the day’s most exciting matches, winning the deciding set 15–13 after both teams traded sets.
COAS Spikers defeated Excelsior VC 3–1, recovering from an opening-set loss to take the next three sets convincingly. CNS Spikers also recorded a 3–0 victory over NAF Rockets, while NSCDC swept Kada Emeralds in straight sets.
VIP Spikers defeated the Fire Service team 3–0, while Life Camp VC recovered from losing the opening set to overcome Benue Queens 3–1.
In the men’s division, CNS Spikers defeated Nigeria Correctional Service 3–0, while Sunshine Spikers overcame Life Camp VC in straight sets.
Ajase Ipo claimed a 3–1 victory over Defence Spikers, while COAS Spikers edged the Nigeria Police Force 3–2 in another closely fought contest.
Nigeria Customs Service also secured a 3–0 win over Offa VC, completing a strong performance on Day Three.
With teams recording crucial victories and others battling through five-set encounters, the competition continues to gather momentum as the race for supremacy intensifies in both the men’s and women’s categories.
