Nigeria Customs Service moved closer to their first title in three years after defeating defending champions CNS Spikers 3-1 in the men’s category on Day 8 of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja on Friday, October 23.

Customs delivered an impressive performance to secure a 25-19, 26-28, 25-18, 25-13 victory, maintaining their unbeaten record in the ongoing competition.

The victory strengthens Customs’ title ambitions as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League crown.

In the women’s category, COAS Spikers defeated NSCDC 3-1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-20, 25-13) to record another important victory.

The Nigerian Army side took the opening set 25-16, but NSCDC fought back in the second set, with Albertina Francis, Isabella Laju and Happy Wushilang helping their team secure a 25-18 win to level the match.

COAS Spikers regained control in the third and fourth sets, winning 25-20 and 25-13 to seal the encounter. Christiana Amaka Paul was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) following her impressive display.

Nigeria Customs Service also recorded a convincing 3-0 victory over Life Camp VC in the women’s category, winning 25-22, 28-26, 25-13. Customs edged a closely contested second set before dominating the third to complete the sweep.

VIP Spikers defeated NAF Rockets 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-13), while Excelsior VC swept past Anambra Queens 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-17).

Fire Service also enjoyed a straight-set victory over Olalomi Royal Angels, winning 25-13, 25-19, 25-23.

Benue Queens claimed a 3-1 victory over Kada Emeralds after recovering from a second-set defeat. Benue won the opening set 25-21 before Kada responded with a 25-13 victory. However, Benue bounced back to take the third set 25-17 and sealed the match with a 25-22 win in the fourth.

Day 8 Results

Men

Nigeria Police Force 3-0 UCEM VC (25-20, 25-15, 25-13)

Kano Pillars 1-3 Ajase Ipo (25-27, 21-25, 27-25, 24-26)

NSCDC 3-2 Nigeria Correctional Service (25-17, 23-25, 23-25, 26-24, 20-18)

Life Camp VC 3-0 Offa VC (25-18, 25-21, 25-22)

CNS Spikers 1-3 Nigeria Customs Service (19-25, 28-26, 18-25, 13-25)

COAS Spikers 3-0 Defence Spikers (28-26, 26-24, 25-20)

Women

Nigeria Customs Service 3-0 Life Camp VC (25-22, 28-26, 25-13)

VIP Spikers 3-0 NAF Rockets (25-20, 25-21, 25-13)

COAS Spikers 3-1 NSCDC (25-16, 18-25, 25-20, 25-13)

Anambra Queens 0-3 Excelsior VC (21-25, 18-25, 17-25)

Fire Service 3-0 Olalomi Royal Angels (25-13, 25-19, 25-23)

Benue Queens 3-1 Kada Emeralds (25-21, 13-25, 25-17, 25-22)

With the final phase continuing in Abuja, Nigeria Customs Service remain firmly in contention for the men’s title, while the women’s competition continues to produce closely fought encounters as teams battle for honours.