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NVBF unveils 12 clubs for 2025 Volleyball Super Cup

Supreme Desk
26 Jan 2026 9:44 PM IST
NVBF unveils 12 clubs for 2025 Volleyball Super Cup
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...the competition was also aimed at fostering competitiveness, excellence and the sustainable development of volleyball in Nigeria.

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled the list of 12 clubs that will participate in the 2025 NVBF Super Cup for men and women, scheduled to hold in Abuja.

The tournament will take place from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8 at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

President of the federation, Musa Nimrod, said in a statement on Monday that the Super Cup, one of NVBF’s flagship competitions, was designed to showcase elite volleyball talent across the country.

Nimrod said the competition was also aimed at fostering competitiveness, excellence and the sustainable development of volleyball in Nigeria.

According to him, the invited teams were selected based on their performances and status within their respective divisions, a move expected to guarantee a highly competitive tournament.

In the Premier Division (Men), the participating teams are Chief of Naval Staff Volleyball Club (CNS), Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball Club (NCS) and Nigeria Correctional Service Volleyball Club (NCoS).

The Premier Division (Women) will feature Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball Club (NCS), Chief of Naval Staff Volleyball Club (CNS) and Chief of Army Staff Volleyball Club (COAS).

For the Division I (Men) category, the competing teams are Defence Spikers Volleyball Club, Ajase Ipo Volleyball Club and Life Camp Volleyball Club.

The Division I (Women) category will include Vipers Volleyball Club, Abuja, Federal Fire Service Volleyball Club and Excelsior Volleyball Club, Abia State.

Nimrod assured stakeholders, participating clubs, athletes, officials and fans of a well-organised competition that would meet international standards and contribute meaningfully to the growth of volleyball in the country.

He added that details on match fixtures, technical meetings, accreditation and logistics would be communicated in due course.

The NVBF president also urged volleyball enthusiasts and sports lovers to look forward to an exciting tournament that celebrates talent, discipline and sportsmanship.

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