As the second phase of the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League resumes Friday in Abuja, the board of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation has reiterated its unflinching commitment to the growth and development of the game in Nigeria.
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The 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League serves off from 17th to 25th November at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
In the men’s first match, the Nigeria Police Force will take on NSCDC; defending champions, Offa VC will battle COAS Spikers. The 2022 National Division 1 champion, will slug it out with experienced Sunshine Spikers while Nigeria Immigration Service faces Kada Kings.
In the women’s matches, 2022 National Division 1 Champions, as well as runner-up, CNS Spikers and Life Camp, will light up the court; Youthful Anambra Queens face experienced Nigeria Immigrations Service, COAS Spikers renews their rivalry against NSCDC while Benue Queens will slug it out with Kwara United.
The Technical Director of NVBF, Chief Martin Melandi reaffirmed the board’s total commitment to the growth and development of the game in Nigeria.
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Melandi said excitement awaits teams, players, fans as well as keen observers of the league.
“We acknowledge the challenges in our selfless quests to ensure that volleyball is properly developed in Nigeria. This board of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation remains committed, despite the perennial paucity of funds bedeviling the development of sports in Nigeria.
He said the league champion will qualify to represent Nigeria at next year’s African Club Championships.
Day 1 Men’s Fixtures
Nigeria Police v NSCDC
Nigeria Immigration Service v Kada Kings
Spartans of Yola v Sunshine Spikers
Offa VC v COAS Spikers
Day 1 Women’s Fixtures
Anambra Queens v Nigeria Immigrations Service
CNS Spikers v Life Camp
COAS Spikers v NSCDC
Benue Queens v Kwara United
