Abia State will host the 2026 National Division 1 and Division 2 Volleyball League Finals in Umuahia from November 12 to 22, with men’s and women’s clubs expected to compete at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
Key Highlights
- Umuahia will host the 2026 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball League Finals.
- The 11-day event is scheduled for November 12–22 at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
- Men’s and women’s clubs will compete in both divisions.
- The Nigeria Volleyball Federation is organising the championship in partnership with the Abia State Government.
- The NVBF says the competition will support the domestic league and provide a platform for emerging players.
NVBF, Abia Government Partner for Volleyball Finals
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) and the Abia State Government are partnering to host the championship, which will bring teams, officials and supporters from across the country to Umuahia.
The federation’s 2026 Division 1 and 2 competition page lists participating teams and player-clearance information. The finals are part of the federation’s domestic competition programme.
Umuahia to Welcome Men’s and Women’s Teams
The competition is expected to showcase clubs in both divisions and give players an opportunity to test themselves against teams from different parts of Nigeria. Organisers say the event forms part of efforts to strengthen domestic volleyball and identify emerging talents.
The venue is the Umuahia Township Stadium. The state government, led by Governor Alex Otti, is partnering with the federation on the event.
In a statement signed by Godspower Avwerosuoghene Odedede, Chairman of the NVBF Media and Publicity Committee, the federation invited volleyball fans, sports administrators, corporate organisations, media practitioners and members of the public to attend and support the teams.
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2026 National Division 1 and 2 Finals: Event Details
- Competition: 2026 National Division 1 and Division 2 Volleyball League Finals
- Organiser: Nigeria Volleyball Federation
- Partner: Abia State Government
- Categories: Men and women
- Dates: November 12–22, 2026
- Venue: Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia State
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