Sunshine Spikers produced a dramatic five-set recovery to defeat NSCDC 3-2 on the sixth day of the CGC Volleyball Premier League in Abuja, sealing the deciding set 15-13 after a fiercely contested encounter.

Sunshine fight back against NSCDC

1. Sunshine Spikers made the stronger start, claiming the first set 25-19.
2. NSCDC responded emphatically, taking the second set 25-16 before moving ahead with a 25-18 success in the third.
3. With defeat looming, Sunshine levelled the contest by winning the fourth set 25-22.
4. They completed the turnaround in the deciding set, edging NSCDC 15-13 for a 3-2 victory.

The defeat brought NSCDC’s winning sequence to an end after previous victories over Vipers Spikers, Kada Emeralds, Benue Queens and Olalomi Royal Angels.

For Sunshine, the result provided an important response following earlier losses to CNS Spikers and Defence Spikers.

CNS women return to winning form

Defending women’s champions CNS Spikers ended their recent slump with a straight-sets win over Excelsior VC, recording set scores of 25-14, 25-16 and 25-13.

The victory halted a two-game losing run for CNS, who had been beaten by COAS Spikers and Nigeria Customs Service. Before those setbacks, CNS had defeated Benue Queens, Kada Emeralds and NAF Rockets.

Customs maintain unbeaten momentum

Nigeria Customs Service continued their strong campaign across both categories. In the men’s competition, Customs overcame Defence Spikers 3-0, winning 25-15, 25-20 and 25-22.

The men’s side remain unbeaten, having also accounted for Ajase Ipo, Nigeria Police Force, Offa VC and Nigeria Correctional Service.

Customs’ women also earned a 3-0 result against Anambra Queens, taking the sets 25-20, 25-15 and 25-13. That result followed earlier wins against NAF Rockets, Olalomi Royal Angels and CNS Spikers.

Other Day 6 results

• CNS Spikers’ men defeated Offa VC in three sets, 25-12, 25-15 and 25-23.
• Nigeria Police Force beat Life Camp VC 3-0.
• Kano Pillars also secured a 3-0 victory over Nigeria Correctional Service.
• UCEM VC defeated Ajase Ipo 3-1, conceding only the third set.
• In the women’s matches, COAS Spikers swept Life Camp VC 3-0.
• VIP Spikers claimed a straight-sets win against Olalomi Royal Angels.
• NSCDC beat NAF Rockets 3-0.
• Fire Service also overcame Benue Queens without dropping a set.

Customs and CNS remain the leading teams in the men’s standings during the second phase of the league, while COAS, VIP and Customs have been among the standout sides in the women’s division.