Nigeria Volleyball League to serve off October 6

Nigeria Volleyball League to serve off October 6

Hassan Abdulsalam 11:23 - 04.10.2023

The leagues are slated to take place at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on October 6 and 15.

The Nigeria Volleyball League National Division one and two will start on October 6, according to the Nigeria Volleyball Federation.

The NVF Technical Director, Martin Melandi, disclosed that the leagues are slated to take place at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on October 6 and 15.

He added that 11 teams will participate in the Division two league (men), five teams in the men’s Division one league while three teams will feature in women’s Division one league.

He stated that following the conclusion of the current campaign, two teams from the National Division 1 are anticipated to be promoted to the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.

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He said, “I am happy to announce that the second phase of the National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues will come up in Kaduna State from October 6 to 15. The NVBF had to postpone the league due to the just-concluded 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba.

“A total of 19 teams will participate in the second phase of the 2023 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues and two teams from Division 1 will gain promotion into the Premier League as approved by the League Management Committee.

“We are trying to create a robust system that will translate to a win-win situation for all.”

Men’s teams competing in the National Division 1 are Nigeria Correctional Service, Kwara United, UCEM of Enugu, CNS Spikers and G-Rank of Kachia, while Olalomi Royal VC, Imo Spikers and NAF Rockets compete in the women’s category.

Eleven men’s teams battle Division 2 and they are Adamawa Spikers, Ajase Ipo, Imo Spikers, Life Camp, NAF Rockets, Niger Brass, Olalomi Royal, Oluyole Spikers, Sword VC, Safety Spikers and Udogu Spikers.

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