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On Friday, the inaugural matches of the National Volleyball League finals commenced in Umuahia, Abia State, as per the reports from the Nigerian Volleyball Federation and Abia State Government. In the male Division 1 game, Adamawa was defeated by Sword Volleyball Club of Makurdi with a score of 2-3. Meanwhile, NAF Rockets Volleyball Club emerged victorious over Katsina with a score of 3-2 in Umuahia Township Stadium.
Other Division 1 matches saw Light Spikers of Abuja triumphing over NIS with a score of 3-0, and Rhino Volleyball of Jos securing a 3-0 win against Wikki Volleyball Club of Bauchi, coached by Garba Azi. The league, which features 11 male Division 1 teams and 7 male Division 2 teams, is set to conclude on November 22, 2026. The female Division 1 category has nine clubs participating.
The 2026 Volleyball league finals aim to promote outstanding clubs from Division 2 to Division 1, while those at the bottom of the table in Division 1 will be relegated to Division 2. Director of Sports for Abia State, Obioma George, expressed appreciation for the national championship attracting players and officials from various states and commended Governor Alex Otti for fostering national unity and advancing the sports sector in Abia.
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