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COAS Spikers on Monday extended their unbeaten run in the ongoing 2026 National Premier Volleyball League in Abuja, with a 3-1 victory over Nigeria Correctional Service.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Army side won the encounter 25-22, 28-26, 23-25, 25-23 to record their eighth consecutive victory of the season.
COAS Spikers took the opening set 25-22 before edging a fiercely contested second set 28-26 to establish a 2-0 lead.
Nigeria Correctional Service responded in the third set, claiming a 25-23 win to reduce the deficit.
However, COAS Spikers regained control in the fourth set, securing a 25-23 victory to complete the 3-1 triumph.
Speaking after the match, Head Coach of COAS Spikers, Elishama Elam, described the encounter as highly competitive.
“It was a very interesting and tough match.
“I thank God for the victory because everybody knows that the Correctional Service team is a good side.
“If you look at every department of their game, they are excellent.
“I have no regrets that the organisers scheduled the match as the final game of the day because it was worthy of that billing,” he said.
Elam attributed the victory to the resilience, determination and commitment of his players.
In other men’s matches, Defence Spikers defeated Kano Pillars 3-1 (25-19, 19-25, 25-20, 25-13).
CNS Spikers also recorded a 3-1 victory over Life Camp Volleyball Club, winning 25-17, 17-25, 25-16, 25-22.
Nigeria Police Force Volleyball Club beat Offa Volleyball Club 3-1 with scores of 25-18, 25-22, 22-25 and 25-23.
Nigeria Customs Service secured a straight-sets victory over UCEM Volleyball Club, winning 25-23, 25-14 and 25-23.
Ajase Ipo Volleyball Club defeated Sunshine Spikers 3-0 with scores of 25-20, 28-26 and 25-13.
In the women’s category, NAF Rockets recorded a 3-0 victory over Kada Emeralds, winning 25-15, 25-15 and 25-19.
Nigeria Customs Service also posted a dominant 3-0 win over Anambra Queens with scores of 25-8, 25-15 and 25-8.
COAS Spikers defeated VIP and Partners Volleyball Club in straight sets, winning 25-19, 27-25 and 25-23.
CNS Spikers also claimed a 3-0 victory over Olalomi Royal Angels, winning 25-16, 25-19 and 25-15.
NSCDC Volleyball Club beat Life Camp Volleyball Club 3-1 (25-17, 25-11, 20-25, 25-14), while Benue Queens defeated Excelsior Volleyball Club 3-0 with scores of 25-22, 29-27 and 25-19.
NAN reports that the league, organised by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), began on June 13 and will end on June 28 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. (NAN)
A.I
June 23, 2026
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