Coach of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Femi Akanni says his target is to lift the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja.
National Daily learnt that Nigeria Customs Service defeated Nigeria Army 3-0 (25-15, 26-24, 25-20) in the opening match of the female category.
Akanni said no team in the league poses a serious threat to his technically sound team.
He said, “The customs female team is here to win the Premier League. That has always been our target since the federation proposed the championship.
“The match between Customs and Nigeria Army was to test run my players. You know that every team is always nervous in their first game. The first set went well, but the second and third were shaky because we had to introduce some other players who were on the bench. And at the end of the game, we got a deserved victory”.
He further said, “I have scanned the teams participating in the league and we are not scared of other teams. The only team that gives us problem regularly is the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) but this time around, we will put them in their place”.
National Daily gathered that Delta Force came from behind to beat Kada Emeralds 3-2 (15-25, 26-24, 15-25, 25-18, 15-13) while NSCDC defeated Benue Queens 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 25-17) in the second and third female matches respectively.
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Nigeria Women Premier league final day results,Round up ,review
Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons top group, Sure Babes, Pelican Stars relegation confirmed.
Bayelsa Queens 1 Delta Queens 0
The game of the day was played at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa where Bayelsa Queens overcame rival Delta Queens by one goal to nil.
Moses Aduku’s side got it right very late in the 86th minute through midfielder Ayomide Anibaba whose effort was deflected to send the goal keeper the wrong way.
An important win for the Restoration girls, they now look forward to the Super 4 to achieve their dreams of winning the league title for the fourth time in their history.
SunShine Queens 1 Adamawa Queens 0
The first half of this game ended goalless with Sunshine Queens having most of the goalscoring chances but failed to convert.
A 74th minute goal from Vincent Precious gave the Owena Mermaids the edge over their counterpart from Yola.
The victory means Sunshine Queens are through to play at the NWPL Super 4 and ended four points adrift of Nasarawa Amazons who finished tops with 29 points.
Heartland Queens 0 Rivers Angels 1
The pride of Rivers needed a victory desperately in Owerri and they got it very early in the game through Juliet Sunday in the 7th minutes.
It was the last home game for Heartland Queens and they needed to end the league well with a victory. They did their best, but wasnt enough to beat off a very determined Rivers Angels side who have successfully qualified for the NWPL SUPER 4.
Pelican Stars 2 FC Robo 1
Pelican Stars long term stay in the Premier League ended despite them defeating FC Robo Queens by two goals to one in Calabar.
Despite their recent improvement Chinwendu Jojo’s brace couldnt save them from going down on the final day of the NWPL.
Pelican Stars who are the most successful Women League side in the country with 7 league titles couldn’t make it count this season.
Nasarawa Amazons 4 Abia Angels 0
Nasarawa Amazons secured their top spot in Group B with very little fuss as Ayuba Alheri, Chinyere Igboamalu, Ebere Okoye and Ejalonibu Adejoke ensured victory for the Christopher Danjuma’s side.
The fans at the Lafia City Stadium enjoyed every bit of the game and ensured they supported their darling team till the end.
Jokodolu Babes 2 Osun Babes 1
Zainab Olopade struck twice to secure her side’s place in the NWPL. The forward was fantastic and showed class all through the game,National Daily learnt.
In a game where Jokodolu Babes needed an outright victory to remain in the NWPL. Osun Babes scored first in the 23rd minute through Oladiti Olaitan who joined the Omoluabi Queens from the Obirin Reeere’s.
Olopade’s two goals came in the 45th and 82nd minutes.
Confluence Queens 2 Ibom Angels 1
A very pulsating game from the blast of the whistle. It was glaring both sides wanted a victory at all cost.
For Ibom, they needed to win to achieve any chance of qualifying to play in the winners play off. While Confluence Queens needed a win to consolidate on their 5th position in the Group A of the NWPL,National Daily gathered.
Ozunuchi Amaewhule’s 14th minute goal opened the floor before Emem Essien equalised in the 34th, Glory Osaghae made it 2-1 in the 40th minute before the game ended in a controversial manner.
The Orange Ladies narrowly lost out of the NWPL Super 4 but surely Whyte Ogbonda’s stock has risen after guiding Ibom Angels to two successive finals of the Aiteo Cup.