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Volleyball: 2024 CGC Premier League (final phase) serves off Dec 2
The much-anticipated final phase of the 2024 Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League is set to begin at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja from 2nd to 15th December.
The league will feature intense competition among Nigeria’s top volleyball teams, with both the men’s and women’s categories showcasing some of the most thrilling action the sport has to offer.
The men’s competition promises fierce rivalry and fast-paced action as teams from across the country battle for supremacy. The youthful Kada Kings will take on Spartan Spikers in the opening match, followed by the NSCDC facing COAS Spikers in the second match. In the third fixture, Nigeria Police Force will go up against former champions Nigeria Customs Service.
The fourth match will see Nigeria Correctional Service take on Nigeria Immigration Service while defending champions Offa VC will face former champions Kano Pillars. The final men’s game of the day will feature Sunshine Spikers squaring off against CNS Spikers.
The women’s matches are equally exciting, with a series of captivating encounters lined up. Kada Emeralds will take on NAF Rockets in the opening match. In the second fixture, former champions Nigeria Customs Service will battle highly motivated LifeCamp VC, while the third match will see two youthful sides, Olalomi Royal VC and Anambra Queens, face each other.
In the fourth encounter, Benue Queens will square off with highly experienced Nigeria Immigration Service, followed by defending champions CNS Spikers taking on a depleted Kwara United VC. The star match of the day will see NSCDC face off against COAS Spikers.
The 2024 CGC Volleyball Premier League’s final phase promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with teams leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory.
According to Martin Melandi, Technical Director of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, matches will commence immediately after the technical meeting at 8am.
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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
Cyril Ogar
Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.
The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.
The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.
It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.
“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.
“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”
The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.
Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.
She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.
In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.
They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.
The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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