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NVPL Victory: Commodore Moye, Commodore Pindar rtd. Laud, Chief Of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Oga, CNS Spikers team
Joel Ajayi
Coordinator of Chief of Naval Staff CNS Spikers Volleyball Team, Commodore Mohammed Muye, and Patron of CNS Spikers, Commodore Aliyu Pindar (RTD) has heaped praises on the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the CNS Spikers for their support and hard work that made Naval female team champion of 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League NVPL.
CNS female team came from behind to beat Nigeria Security and Civil Defense NSCDC team 3-1 (18-25, 25-19, 25-18, and 25-17) in the final league match played at the indoor hall of Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
CNS Spikers won the 2022 National Division 1 Volleyball League unbeaten and have been crowned champions of the 2023 NVPL.
He expressed delight in the team’s victory in her first attempt at the premier league title.
Commodore Muye revealed that CNS Spikers intended to shock premier league teams immediately after they qualified for the National Division 1 Volleyball League.
According to him, the team came from the National Division 1 Volleyball League to win the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League. I am happy our dream became a reality; the girls did it.
“We are grateful to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla for his support for the team, he is the brain behind this success.
“Now that CNS Spikers women’s team have won the league, we have the ticket to represent the country at the continental championship next year,” he said
In his praise acknowledgment, the Patron of CNS Spikers, Commodore Aliyu Pindar (RTD) commended the players for their relentless spirit and coming from a set down to win.
Pindar said, “It gives me great joy that a club less than three years has emerged as champions of the women’s volleyball premier league. If you look at the crop of players paraded by CNS Spikers, they are young players who have trained together.
“I want to commend the Chief of Naval Staff for supporting the teams. The world should watch out for the men’s team as they play in next year’s Nigeria Volleyball Premier League”.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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