The League Management Committee of Nigeria Volleyball Federation has released the fixtures for the 2024 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues (final phase) in Umuahia, Abia State.
Martin Melandi, the Technical Director of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, conducted the online draws on Monday, which the representatives of the 20 participating clubs witnessed.
The 2024 National Division 1 Volleyball League (final phase) is scheduled for 10th to 20th October at the Umuahia Township Stadium in Abia State.
Former National Division 2 Champions, LifeCamp VC will take on Sword VC in the first match of Division 1. League toppers, NAF Rockets trade tackles with G-Ranks, Oluyole Spikers battles UCEM of Enugu while former Premier League team, Katsina United will face struggling Safety Spikers.
Defence Spikers begin their title chase facing Caliphate Spikers in the first match of the National Division 2 League. Newcomers, Bayelsa United takes on Delta State. Second place Wikki Spikers engage Jewel Spikers of Gombe while Osun Spikers will face Ajase Ipo.
Melandi revealed that a technical meeting of coaches, referees, club owners as well as representatives of the League Management Committee will be held on 11th October.
He added that the Division 1 matches commence immediately after the technical meeting on 11th October while the Division 2 kicks off on October 12th.
He said, “The final phase of the National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball League is held in conjunction with the Abia State Government. Dr Alex Otti has shown commitment to sports development through his support of sports since he became Governor.
“A few months ago, Abia State hosted the South East/South South Volleyball Tournament and this time around, the State Government is hosting the top tier league. We desire Abia State to become the hub of volleyball in the Southern part of Nigeria”.
Day 1 fixtures:
Division 1-
LifeCamp VC v Sword VC of Makurdi
NAF Rockets v G-RANK
Oluyole Spikers v UCEM of Enugu
Katsina United VC v Safety Spikers
Division 2-
Caliphate Spikers v Defence Spikers
Bayelsa United VC v Delta Force
Wikki Spikers v Jewel Spikers
Osun Spikers v Ajase Ipo