Volleyball League: NSCDC, Nigeria Customs win opening matches

Volleyball League: NSCDC, Nigeria Customs win opening matches By Admin Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) male teams won their respective opening matches on the day two of the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. NSCDC beat Kano Pillars 3-1 in an entertaining match which saw fans of both teams put up entertaining display at the indoor sports hall of the National Stadium package B. A youthful Kano pillars stole the show in the first set winning 25-22 points. The coach of NSCDC, Dennis Eleri who was furious at the display of his boys in the first set took his time to motivate the players before the resumption of the three sets. NSCDC took the last three sets by 25-19, 25-21 and 25-18 with the help experienced players like Sunday Akinbo, Emmanuel Jatto and Emmanuel Samuel to remain contenders of the premier league. In the second men’s match, Nigeria Customs defeated Plateau Stars 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-19) in an action filled game. The game between Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Police is postponed till further notice from the LMC due to technical issues. Female matches on Day 2:   Nigeria Immigrations vs Delta Force 3-1 (25-23, 25-10, 21-25, 25-12) NSCDC vs Kada Emeralds 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-17)  Nigeria Customs 3 vs 0 Benue Queens 3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 27-25).