The matches took place on Saturday, 24 October, in Abuja, with COAS Spikers also securing a 3–1 victory over defending champions CNS Spikers. The results featured several comebacks and closely contested encounters in both the men’s and women’s categories.
Offa VC Fight Back to Beat UCEM VC
Offa VC recovered twice from behind to defeat UCEM VC 3–2 in one of the day’s most competitive men’s matches.
UCEM won the opening set 25–22, but Offa responded with a 25–23 victory to level the contest. UCEM regained the advantage by taking the third set 25–17.
Offa then produced a strong response, winning the fourth set 25–22 before sealing the match with a 15–11 victory in the deciding set.
The result gave the two-time Premier League champions a valuable win in the competition’s final phase.
Correctional Service Overcome Sunshine Spikers
Nigeria Correctional Service also came from behind to claim a 3–2 victory over Sunshine Spikers.
Sunshine took the first set 25–18 before Correctional Service levelled the match with a 25–19 win. Sunshine regained the lead by taking the third set 25–22.
Correctional Service responded decisively, winning the fourth set 25–15 before dominating the decider 15–6 to complete their comeback.
COAS Spikers Hand CNS Spikers Another Defeat
COAS Spikers defeated defending champions CNS Spikers 3–1, adding to the latter’s difficulties in the final phase.
The Army side won the first two sets 25–21 and 25–17. CNS Spikers fought back to take the third set 25–22, but COAS maintained their composure to win the fourth set by the same score and seal the match.
The defeat marked CNS Spikers’ second consecutive loss, following their Day 8 defeat to Nigeria Customs Service.
Nigeria Customs Maintain Impressive Form
Nigeria Customs Service recorded a convincing 3–0 victory over Life Camp VC in the men’s category, winning 25–16, 25–12 and 25–17.
Kano Pillars also defeated Nigeria Police Force 3–0, with set scores of 25–21, 25–20 and 25–23. NSCDC completed the men’s straight-set victories by overcoming Ajase Ipo 25–20, 25–22 and 25–23.
Women’s Category Produces More Thrillers
The women’s competition also delivered several closely contested matches.
NAF Rockets recovered from losing two consecutive sets to defeat Fire Service 3–2. Rockets won the opener 25–15, but Fire Service responded with victories of 25–18 and 25–22.
NAF Rockets forced a decider by winning the fourth set 25–14 before taking the fifth 15–10.
VIP Spikers also secured a 3–2 victory over COAS Spikers. After winning the opening set 26–24, VIP lost the next two sets 25–17 and 25–22. They fought back with a commanding 25–11 fourth-set win before clinching the decider 15–12.
Elsewhere, Olalomi Royal Angels recovered from losing the first set 27–25 to defeat Kada Emeralds 3–1, winning the next three sets 25–17, 25–19 and 25–12.
Life Camp VC defeated Excelsior VC 3–0, while Nigeria Customs Service also recorded a straight-set victory over NSCDC, winning 25–18, 25–11 and 25–18.
Day 9 Results at a Glance
Men’s category
• COAS Spikers: defeated CNS Spikers 3–1 (25–21, 25–17, 22–25, 25–22).
• Offa VC: defeated UCEM VC 3–2 (22–25, 25–23, 17–25, 25–22, 15–11).
• Nigeria Correctional Service: defeated Sunshine Spikers 3–2 (18–25, 25–19, 22–25, 25–15, 15–6).
• Nigeria Customs Service: defeated Life Camp VC 3–0 (25–16, 25–12, 25–17).
• Kano Pillars: defeated Nigeria Police Force 3–0 (25–21, 25–20, 25–23).
• NSCDC: defeated Ajase Ipo 3–0 (25–20, 25–22, 25–23).
Women’s category
• Life Camp VC: defeated Excelsior VC 3–0 (25–19, 25–16, 25–14).
• NAF Rockets: defeated Fire Service 3–2 (25–15, 18–25, 22–25, 25–14, 15–10).
• VIP Spikers: defeated COAS Spikers 3–2 (26–24, 17–25, 22–25, 25–11, 15–12).
• Olalomi Royal Angels: defeated Kada Emeralds 3–1 (25–27, 25–17, 25–19, 25–12).
• Nigeria Customs Service: defeated NSCDC 3–0 (25–18, 25–11, 25–18).
The Day 9 results added further drama to the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja, with teams continuing their campaigns in both categories.