By Kenneth Madaki
COAS Spikers Men’s Volleyball Club defeated Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps 3-0 in the ongoing 2026 National Premier Volleyball League in Abuja.
The army side won the match 26-24, 25-19, and 25-15 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
The victory was the COAS Spikers’ third consecutive win of the competition.
COAS Spikers had opened their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kano Pillars, winning 25-17, 25-18, 17-25, 25-17, before recording a 3-0 win against Offa Volleyball Club with scores of 25-15, 25-11, 25-20.
Speaking after the match, the team’s assistant coach, Segun Abinde, expressed satisfaction with his side’s performance.
“We expected a very tough contest against NSCDC, but the players delivered an outstanding performance. I am very happy with the result because we have been looking forward to this match for a long time. We thank God for the victory and appreciate our fans and the management of COAS for their continuous support and encouragement,” he said.
Abinde attributed the team’s impressive run to the cordial relationship between the coaching crew and the players.
“We are fortunate to have these players; they respect us, and we respect them in return. That mutual understanding is reflected in our performances on the court,” he said.
In another match, Nigeria Customs Service defeated Defence Spikers 3-0 (25-22, 25-13, 25-19) to secure their third win of the tournament.
Customs coach, Adamu Jonah, said the victory was the result of adequate preparation and management support.
“We approach every match one step at a time. This victory is a result of proper preparation and the support we receive from management,” he said.
Also, the Nigeria Police Volleyball Club defeated the Ajase Ipo Volleyball Club 3-1. The police side won the sets 25-19, 25-22 and 25-23, while Ajase Ipo claimed the fourth set 27-25.
Police coach, Taiwo Oladipupo, said his team remained focused and was taking it one match at a time.
“This is a league competition, and every team deserves respect. We have won two matches and lost one, and we remain optimistic about our chances,” he said.
Elsewhere, the Nigeria Correctional Service defeated Life Camp Volleyball Club 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 18-25, 25-21), while CNS Spikers recorded a 3-0 victory over Sunshine Spikers with scores of 25-15, 25-15, 25-17.
Kano Pillars also bounced back from their opening defeat to beat Offa Volleyball Club 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-23).
Twelve teams are competing in the men’s category of the league.
The competition, which began on June 13, is scheduled to end on June 28.