Sports

Volleyball: CNS Spikers begin promotion chase

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3 years ago

October 22, 2022

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers women team has maintained a 100% unbeaten record at the second phase of the National Division 1 Volleyball League in Kaduna state.

CNS Spikers defeated LifeCamp VC 3-1 (25-21, 18-25, 25-12, 25-19) in the women’s match at the indoor sports hall of Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Saturday.

CNS boosted the technical crew with the coach of the National U21 Men’s Team, Sani Mohammed who in turn transferred his tactical knowledge into the young CNS side.

In the other women’s match, rejuvenated Olalomi Super Angels surprisingly defeated Bayonet Spikers of Jaji 3-1 (19-25, 25-11, 25-18, 25-17) in an exciting match. The starting team of Olalomi side were filled with young players who are making their debut in the national league.

Meanwhile, Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto beat ABM of Katsina 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 26-24, 25-18) in the men’s match 1 of the ongoing 2022 National Division 1 Volleyball League.

Former premier league title contenders, Nigeria immigration service (NIS) bulldozed JVC of Bauchi 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-18) while division 1 league leaders, Spartan Spikers of Yola laboured hard to beat UCEM of Enugu 3-2 (25-16, 25-22, 20-25, 24-26, 15-12) in a match that last for 2 hours.

In the division 2 matches; Sword VC defeated Adamawa State 3-1 (19-25, 32-30, 25-17, 25-16) while G-Ranks of Kachia beat Bayonet Spikers of Jaji 3-0 (25-21,26-24, 25-23) on Saturday.

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Basketball

Team Plateau Crowned Champions of CDS U-18 Basketball Championship in Abuja

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9 hours ago

June 18, 2025

The Gleamer

…As FCT Defeats Kaduna 70–53 to Clinch Bronze

By Joel Ajayi

Team Plateau on Wednesday emerged champions of the second edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day U-18 Basketball Championship after defeating M2 Academy 50-36 in a fiercely contested final.

The championship game, played at the indoor basketball court of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, was a thrilling display of grassroots basketball talent. Both Plateau and M2 Academy entered the final unbeaten, setting the stage for one of the tournament’s most intense matchups.

The Plateau boys started strong, edging the first quarter 8–6. They built on that momentum in the second quarter, extending their lead to 27–20 by capitalizing on defensive lapses from M2 Academy.

Although M2 Academy responded with a stronger third quarter, Plateau managed to maintain their advantage, finishing the quarter 36–32. The final quarter was all Plateau, as they pulled away to seal the victory with a final score of 50–36.

Earlier in the third-place match, also held at the indoor basketball court (Package B) of the stadium, the FCT U-18 boys’ team defeated their Kaduna counterparts 70–53 in a dominant performance.

The FCT side controlled all four quarters with superior teamwork, accurate shooting, and solid defensive play to secure the bronze medal.

The five-day tournament, themed “Encouraging Grassroots Basketball Talents”, aimed to identify, nurture, and promote young basketball talents capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.

A total of 16 teams—10 male and 6 female—participated in the championship, which tipped off on Saturday, June 14, and concluded on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

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