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NSCDC Defeats Title Contenders CNS Spikers in CGC Volleyball League Clash

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1 year ago

September 21, 2025

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).

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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30

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16 hours ago

October 22, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.

The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.

Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.

The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.

The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.

A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.

The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.

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