By Paul Joseph
Nigeria Customs Service women’s team survived a major scare to defeat Excelsior VC 3-2, while COAS Spikers stunned CNS Spikers in a 3-1 victory on Day Four of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja on Monday.
The defending champions, Customs, had to dig deep to overcome a resilient Excelsior side in a five-set thriller at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B.
Excelsior took the opening set 25-21 before Customs levelled the contest with a narrow 25-23 win in the second set.
The challengers regained the advantage by winning the third set 26-24, putting the defending champions under pressure. However, Customs responded with a 25-19 victory in the fourth set before dominating the deciding set 15-7 to complete a 3-2 comeback win.
In another women’s encounter, COAS Spikers produced an impressive comeback to defeat CNS Spikers 3-1.
CNS Spikers claimed the opening set 25-22, but COAS responded emphatically with a 25-13 victory in the second set. The military side then edged the third set 25-23 before sealing the match with a 25-22 win in the fourth.
NAF Rockets also recorded a 3-1 victory over Anambra Queens, winning the first, second and fourth sets 25-22, 25-16 and 25-17, respectively. Anambra Queens took the third set 27-25 but could not prevent defeat.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) women’s team secured a straight-set victory over Benue Queens, winning 25-20, 27-25 and 25-14.
Life Camp VC also delivered a convincing performance to defeat Olalomi Royal Angels 3-0, with set scores of 25-20, 25-13 and 25-16.
VIP Spikers recorded one of the most dominant results of the day, sweeping aside Kada Emeralds 25-10, 25-7 and 25-12 to win in straight sets.
Men’s category produces thrilling encounters
The men’s category also witnessed several competitive matches, including two five-set contests.
Defence Spikers defeated Nigeria Police Force 3-1 after taking the first two sets 27-25 and 25-20. The Police side responded with a 25-18 win in the third set, but Defence Spikers sealed the encounter with a 25-16 victory in the fourth.
CNS Spikers enjoyed a more comfortable outing against Ajase Ipo, winning 3-0 with set scores of 25-22, 25-22 and 25-19.
Nigeria Correctional Service overcame Life Camp VC 3-2 in a closely fought contest. The Correctional Service team won the first two sets 25-22 and 25-17 before Life Camp VC fought back to claim the next two sets 25-23 and 27-25. The match went into a decider, where the Correctional Service side prevailed 15-8.
COAS Spikers also emerged victorious in a five-set battle against Offa VC.
COAS won the opening set 25-23 before Offa VC levelled the match with a 30-28 victory in the second set. Offa then took the third set 25-22, but COAS recovered to win the fourth 25-20 and the deciding set 15-9.
Sunshine Spikers defeated UCEM VC 3-1 in another competitive encounter. After winning the opening set 25-23, Sunshine lost the second 22-25 but recovered to take the third 25-21 and the fourth 26-24.
NSCDC rounded off the men’s results with a 3-1 victory over Kano Pillars. The Civil Defence team won the first two sets 25-21 and 25-16 before Kano Pillars claimed the third 25-21. NSCDC secured the match with a 25-21 victory in the fourth set.
The Day Four fixtures highlighted the competitive nature of the league’s final phase, with teams in both categories battling for crucial victories as the competition continues in Abuja.
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