AWVCC2025: Nigerian clubs' gallantry falls short as NCS and CNS Spikers bow out
By Dayo Awoniyi
Abuja, Nigeria - Nigeria's hopes of a continental volleyball title were dashed as both the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers bowed out of the 2025 Women's African Volleyball Club Championship.
In the round of 16, NCS, the host team, lost 3-0 to Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) with sets scores of 25-19, 25-17, and 25-17. Despite a passionate fightback, NCS couldn't overcome KCB's dominance.
Meanwhile, CNS Spikers also failed to progress, losing 1-3 to Litto Volleyball Club of Cameroon. The Naval Spikers gave their best but ultimately fell short, with set scores of 22-25, 18-25, 25-18, and 17-25.
Both Nigerian clubs will now focus on the classification matches. The defending champions, Zamalek, took a bold step towards retaining their title with a commanding 3-0 win over Descartes of Cote d'Ivoire.
Other teams that advanced to the quarterfinals include Carthage of Tunisia, who conquered Sococim of Senegal 3-0, Al Ahly of Egypt, who defeated Mayo Kane Evolution (MKE) of Cameroon 3-0, Armee Patrotique Rwanda volleyball club (APR) beat La LOI of DR Congo 3-1.
Kenya Prisons defeated Police Rwanda 3-2 in a thrilling five set match. While Kenya Pipeline Company Volleyball Club (KPC), defeated Spikers and Spiking Stars of Botswana 3-0 to complete round of 16 games.

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