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Gallant Efforts as Nigeria Customs, CNS Teams Exit Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship
Nigeria’s representatives at the ongoing 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) teams have both exited the tournament after failing to advance to the quarter-final stage.
Playing in the Round of 16 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, the Nigeria Customs team fell to Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in straight sets: 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-17).
Although NCS began the match with promise, KCB soon took control with consistent serving pressure and capitalized on unforced errors by the Nigerian side. NCS fought hard to close the gap with some impressive spikes and serves, but the Kenyan team held firm to take the first set 25-19.
The second set followed a similar trajectory. KCB raced to an early 11-4 lead, prompting NCS to call a timeout in hopes of regaining momentum. However, the Kenyan side proved too strong, securing the second set 25-17.
In the third set, KCB continued their dominance, extending a 5-2 lead to 17-12. Despite a spirited fightback from NCS, the Kenyan team sealed the match with another 25-17 win, completing a clean 3-0 sweep. Buoyed by enthusiastic home support, NCS now moves into the classification rounds following their exit from the main competition.
Earlier in the day, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) team also bowed out after a 3-1 defeat to Litto VC of Cameroon. The set scores were 25-22, 25-18, 18-25, and 25-17, in favor of the Cameroonian side.
The match was marked by thrilling rallies and fierce exchanges, with both teams showing determination. Litto VC edged the first set 25-22 and followed up with a dominant second set. CNS bounced back to claim the third set 25-18, but Litto sealed their quarter-final berth by taking the fourth set 25-17.
Though both Nigerian teams are out of title contention, their efforts earned applause from home fans, and they will now compete in placement matches to determine their final standings.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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