Customs Volleyball Teams Shine as CGC Premier League Reaches Crucial Stage
Author: Eyere Ekuta.
The men’s and women’s volleyball teams of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded crucial victories at the ongoing 3rd Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League in Abuja, underlining their status as strong title contenders as the first phase of the competition enters its decisive stage. The championship, which was preceded by a technical meeting on 15 June, officially commenced on June 16, 2026.
The headline fixture saw the Customs men’s team produce a remarkable comeback to defeat defending champions, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers, 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-15). The victory came after the team had recently ended the unbeaten run of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Spikers, further strengthening its credentials as one of the favourites for the title.
The reigning champions in the women’s category also maintained their impressive form with a commanding straight-set victory over Olalomi Royal Angels, winning 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-7) to remain on course for another league title.
Speaking after the victories, the Customs Sports Secretary, Superintendent of Customs Samuel Onikeku, attributed the team’s impressive performances to the sustained investment of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service’s management in developing both players and coaches.
According to Onikeku, the Service has continued to invest in advanced training for its coaches and expose its players to major international competitions, including tournaments in Kigali and Zone 3 events, noting that the investment is now yielding positive results.
“Our goal is to conquer Africa. We are building a team that can compete at the continental level, and every phase of this league is part of that journey,” he said.
As the first phase of the competition draws to a close, both the Nigeria Customs Service’s men and women’s teams remain firmly in contention for the league titles, with their recent performances sending a strong message to their rivals ahead of the next stage of the tournament.
