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NSCDC Defeats Title Contenders CNS Spikers in CGC Volleyball League Clash
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) stunned reigning champion Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers in a five-set thriller in the men’s opening match of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League (1st phase) on Saturday night, September 20.
The clash saw NSCDC take the first two sets 25-22 and 31-29, showing early dominance and resilience.
CNS Spikers, determined not to go down without a fight, roared back to take the third and fourth sets 25-20 and 25-20, forcing a decider.
In a tense final set, NSCDC held their composure to edge it 15-11, handing the champions a rare defeat and setting the tone for a fiercely competitive season at the indoor sports hall of the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
In the women’s category, former champions CNS outclassed Benue Queens 3-0 25-12, 25-17, 25-14), showcasing their strength across all departments.
Meanwhile, NSCDC women overpowered Anambra Queens 25-20, 25-13, 25-11 in another dominant display, underlining their intent to challenge for the title.
Day 1 results of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League:Men- NSCDC v CNS Spikers 3-2 (25-22, 31-29, 20-25, 20-25, 15-11)Women- CNS vs Benue Queens 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-14)Women- NSCDC v Anambra Queens 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-11).
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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