Volleyball: 16 Teams To Participate In National Division One League

Volleyball: 16 Teams To Participate In National Division One League

By Editor

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) on Tuesday in Abuja said 16 teams will participate in the first phase of the National Division One League in Abuja.

The Chairman, Media and Publicity of NVBF, Famous Daunemigha, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that eight male and four female teams had officially registered for the Division One while four others indicated interest.

Daunemigha said that the venue for the league was moved from Bauchi to Abuja due to the visitation of Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB) officials to Nigeria.

He added that during the competition a delegation from the CAVB would visit Nigeria to access the level of volleyball development in the country.

“The men’s team in the league are: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS); UCEM Spikers; Wikki Spikers of Bauchi; Spartan Spikers of Yola; ABM of Katsina; Equity Spikers of Kebbi; Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto and Oluyole Spikers of Oyo state.

“Only four women’s team have met up with the requirements and they are: Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers; Anambra Queens; Wikki Queens and Spartan Angels.

“The Federation is awaiting official confirmation from Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Rockets, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Queens, Heartland Queens of Imo State and Life Camp of Abuja,” he said.

He said: “Nigeria tops the list of countries CAVB will visit and it is our hope that it brings more infrastructural and development to the country.”

NAN reports that the National Division One League will take place at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola National Stadium from May 12, to May 22. (NAN)