November, 18 2021.
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has assured of hosting a befitting championship as the second phase of National Division One is set to get underway in Abuja according to Hon. Famous Daunemigha, Chairman of the Media & Publicity Committee.
The championship gets underway from the 18th - 28th, 2021 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
He said the League Management Committee led by Controller of Immigration (CIS), Monica Ezugwu has put in modalities to make the Division One a success.
While noting that about 8 men and 2 women teams, making a total of 10 participating clubs will compete at the final phase of the Division One League. He added that COVID-19 guidelines will be strictly adhered to during the league.
“As the National Division One League starts today, Nigerians should be expecting the best of volleyball during this championship. During the 2019 Division One League, we witnessed the unbelievable as smaller teams shocked the bigger teams. As we stand, there are no weak teams in the league, all have what it takes to beat themselves.
“The League Management Committee (LMC) led by Controller of Immigration (CIS), Monica Ezugwu are working round the clock to ensure this year’s Division One league is a success because this is the first official assignment of the new board.”
“Kada Kings, Bauchi Spikers, Kwara United, ABM of Katsina, Team Oyo, Spartans Spikers of Yola, Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto and Equity Spikers of Kebbi are the men’s team while Kwara United and Zamfara Babes are the only women’s teams”, Hon Daunemigha said.