The 2026 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball League continued in Abuja, with teams producing thrilling performances, dominant victories, and fiercely contested encounters as the race for honours intensified across the men’s and women’s categories.
Key Highlights:
- Nigeria Immigration Service defeated Katsina United 3-0 in the men’s Division One category.
- Wikki Spikers continued their strong form with a dominant 3-0 victory over Sword VC.
- Kada Kings secured a hard-fought 3-0 win against Adamawa Spikers, including a closely contested final set.
- In the women’s Division One category, QAT beat ACE Spikers 3-1 after an intense four-set match.
- The 2026 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball League in Abuja continues with key fixtures scheduled as teams compete for promotion and championship honours.
Fans at the indoor hall on Friday were treated to exciting rallies and displays of tactical discipline as clubs battled for valuable points on day five of the championship.
In the men’s Division One category, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) produced a commanding performance to defeat Katsina United in straight sets.
The NIS controlled the pace of the game from start to finish, claiming a convincing 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-20, 25-19, and 25-19.
Wikki Spikers also maintained their impressive run in the tournament with another dominant outing against Sword VC.
The Bauchi-based side overwhelmed their opponents with powerful attacks and solid blocking to record a comfortable 3-0 win. The set scores ended 25-16, 25-19, and 25-18.
One of the most entertaining matches of the day came in the clash between Kada Kings and Adamawa Spikers.
Kada Kings showed resilience and composure, especially in the third set, to seal a hard-fought straight-set victory. The Kaduna side won 25-19, 25-17, and edged a tense final set 28-26.
In the women’s Division One category, QAT battled past ACE Spikers in a highly competitive encounter.
QAT started strongly by taking the first two sets 25-17 and 25-23 before ACE Spikers fought back to claim the third set 26-24.
However, QAT regained control in the fourth set to secure a 3-1 victory with a 25-16 finish.
Action also continued in the men’s Division Two category where the Fire Service team proved too strong for Niger Brass.
Fire Service displayed superior coordination and attacking efficiency to claim a straight-set 3-0 win with scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-21.
Meanwhile, organisers have announced a packed schedule for day six of the championship, with several crucial fixtures expected to shape the standings.
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In the women’s category, Plateau Queens will take on NY Spikers at 11am, while Caliphate Queens will face Nigeria Immigration Service in another highly anticipated encounter.
The men’s division one fixtures will see Adamawa Spikers battle NAF Rockets at 11am as both teams seek vital victories.
Wikki Spikers will face Rhino Spikers in what promises to be one of the biggest matches of the day.
Light Spikers are also scheduled to confront Sword VC, while Katsina United will attempt to bounce back when they take on Kada Kings.
Nigeria Immigration Service will conclude the day’s fixtures with a clash against Bayelsa.
With the competition entering a decisive phase, teams are expected to intensify their efforts as they continue their quest for promotion, glory, and national recognition at the ongoing volleyball championship in Abuja.
