COAS Spikers compounded the difficulties of defending champions CNS Spikers with a 3–1 victory, while Offa VC and Nigeria Correctional Service secured thrilling five-set wins on Day 9 of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja.

The Nigerian Army side defeated CNS Spikers 25–21, 25–17, 22–25, 25–22 on Saturday, October 24, handing the defending champions their second consecutive defeat following their loss to Nigeria Customs Service on Day 8.

COAS Spikers started strongly, taking the first two sets to establish a commanding advantage. CNS responded by winning the third set 25–22, raising hopes of a comeback, but the Army side held firm in the fourth to close out the contest 25–22.

The result represents another setback for CNS Spikers as the battle for honours intensifies in the final phase of the competition. Nigeria Customs Service had beaten the defending champions 3–1 on Friday, extending their own impressive run in the men’s category.  

Offa VC Rally to Beat UCEM VC

Two-time Premier League champions Offa VC produced a resilient performance to overcome UCEM VC 3–2 in one of the day’s most competitive encounters.

UCEM took the opening set 25–22, but Offa responded with a narrow 25–23 victory to level the match.

The contest swung back in UCEM’s favour when they claimed the third set 25–17, leaving Offa needing consecutive set victories to avoid defeat.

Offa VC answered the challenge, winning the fourth set 25–22 before taking control of the decider to prevail 15–11 and complete an impressive comeback.

The victory provides a significant boost for Offa as the former champions continue their campaign in the competition’s decisive phase.

Correctional Service Overcome Sunshine Spikers

Nigeria Correctional Service also demonstrated their fighting spirit, recovering from twice falling behind to defeat Sunshine Spikers 3–2.

Sunshine won the opening set 25–18, but Correctional Service levelled the contest with a 25–19 victory in the second.

The South West side regained the advantage by taking the third set 25–22. Correctional Service, however, responded emphatically, dominating the fourth 25–15 before delivering a commanding 15–6 performance in the deciding set.

The comeback earned Correctional Service an important victory in another five-set battle on Day 9.

Customs, Kano Pillars and NSCDC Record Straight-Set Wins

Nigeria Customs Service maintained their strong showing with a comfortable 3–0 victory over Life Camp VC.

Customs dominated the encounter, winning 25–16, 25–12 and 25–17 to complete the straight-set sweep.

Kano Pillars also recorded a 3–0 win against Nigeria Police Force, taking the sets 25–21, 25–20 and 25–23.

NSCDC completed the list of straight-set winners in the men’s category with a 25–20, 25–22, 25–23 victory over Ajase Ipo.

The results provided another eventful day in Abuja, with teams continuing to battle for position as the final phase progresses.

Women’s Category Produces More Five-Set Drama

The women’s competition also delivered several closely contested encounters, with NAF Rockets and VIP Spikers emerging victorious from five-set battles.

NAF Rockets defeated Fire Service 3–2 after making a strong start with a 25–15 opening-set win. Fire Service fought back to take the next two sets 25–18 and 25–22, but Rockets recovered to win the fourth 25–14 before sealing the match 15–10 in the decider.

VIP Spikers also overcame COAS Spikers 3–2. VIP took the opening set 26–24 before COAS won the next two sets 25–17 and 25–22. VIP responded with a dominant 25–11 fourth-set victory and claimed the deciding set 15–12.

Life Camp VC recorded a convincing 3–0 win over Excelsior VC, winning 25–19, 25–16 and 25–14.

Olalomi Royal Angels recovered from losing the opening set to defeat Kada Emeralds 3–1. Kada claimed the first set 27–25, but Olalomi won the next three 25–17, 25–19 and 25–12.

Nigeria Customs Service also secured a straight-set victory over NSCDC, winning 25–18, 25–11 and 25–18.

The Day 9 results underlined the competitive nature of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase, with established contenders facing stiff opposition as the race for the titles continues in Abuja.