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CNS Spikers spanks Bayonet Spikers 3-0 as 2022 Volleyball National Division 1 League kick off in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
CNS Spikers volleyball club spanked their counterpart Bayonet Spikers 3-0, as 2022 Volleyball National Division 1 League commenced in grand style in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
At the first game of the day, it was a tough first set, as the two team are sizing themselves, before CNS Spikers won the set with 25-20.
In the second set, the Bayonetta Spikers could not match the skill of the CNS team as they extended 2-0 lead with 25-11.
The third set was keenly contested by excellence on the part of CNS Spikers players, which gave them 3-0 victory after the set ended with 25-18 points.
Speaking after the game, the Coach of CNS Spikers, Kafilat Oladapo was excited with the victory, she said her team is ready for the next game.
According to her, I feel very excited, although this is the first match. I believe the next match will be tougher than this and CNS Spikers are good to go.
“My team were impressive against Bayonet, the team has not given their best but I know this is the beginning and their best is yet to come in the Division 1 League.
“Life Camp VC of Abuja is a good side, but I believe my team is better and we will give them a tough time tomorrow, Saturday.
Actions will continue on Saturday as the 2022 Volleyball National Division 1 League progresses.
Sports
Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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