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Volleyball CNS Spikers, NSCDC maintain unbeaten run on Day 3

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2 years ago

November 20, 2023

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers and NSCDC women’s team are currently unbeaten at the ongoing 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League (2nd phase) in Abuja.

CNS Spikers beat Nigeria Immigration Service 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-10) while NSCDC defeated Benue Queens 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-6) at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on Sunday.

2022 National Division 1 Champions, CNS Spikers did not waste time in dispatching one of the longest volleyball clubs in the country, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

NIS who are currently rebuilding their team after missing out on veteran players like Dorathy Egbum and a host of others could not withstand the fire powers of CNS Spikers. CNS Spikers won the first and second set by 25 to 15 points before nailing NIS by 25 to 10 points in the third set.

NSCDC humbled Benue Queens in the first set by 25 to 11 points. The Makurdi-based team came out better in the second set but lost 17 to 25 points. Coach Samuel Ajayi with some vital changes in the third set, gave NSCDC a big win with 25 to 6 points.

In the last women’s match, Kada Emeralds won Anambra Queens in a four set thriller (25-22, 13-25, 24-26, 25-15) which thrilled the spectators.

Men-

Kano Pillars v Nigeria Immigration Service 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-19)

Kada Kings v Offa VC 2-3 (30-28, 14-25, 25-23, 23-25, 13-15)

Sunshine Spikers v COAS Spikers 3-1(21-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-18)

Women-

NSCDC v Benue Queens 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-6)

COAS Spikers v LifeCamp 3-2 (26-24, 18-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10)

CNS Spikers v Nigeria Immigration Service 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-10)

Anambra v Kada 1-3 (22-25, 25-13, 24-26, 15-25)

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FCT Outplays Edo to Grab Handball Bronze at Gateway Games

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

Team FCT bounced back from their narrow semi-final defeat to hosts Ogun State with an emphatic victory over Team Edo to secure the bronze medal in handball at the 2024 Gateway Games.

In the third-place match played on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the resilient FCT side dominated proceedings and overpowered their Edo counterparts with a convincing 30–17 win.

Displaying determination and teamwork, Team FCT shook off the disappointment of missing out on the final and ended the tournament on a high, earning praise from spectators and officials alike for their spirited performance.

Speaking after the victory, FCT Handball Coach Ayo Joshua attributed the success to the team’s resilience and strong desire to win a medal.

“We planned for gold but, unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. However, we are happy that we didn’t leave Ogun State empty-handed—we were able to secure the bronze medal,” he said.

“We have the best team, skillful players who follow instructions, and by the grace of God, come the next festival in Enugu, FCT Handball will come out even stronger.”

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