CNS Spikers Volleyball Club Presents Two Trophies to The Chief of Naval Staff

…. As they came 1st and 2nd Positions

Paschal Emeka, Abuja / Posted 30 November 2023

On Tuesday, 28th November, 2023 Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla ably represented by the Chief of Administration (Navy), Rear Admiral Kenneth Ezete received trophies by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers Volleyball team after winning the 1st position (Male Category) in the National Division I league 2023 and 1st Position National Volleyball Premier league for female category in the just concluded National Volleyball Premier league 2023. And he advised the team as they engage in sporting activities, that they should develop themselves beyond physical aspect of sport and consider education and skill acquisition because of their retirement age.

The Chairman Nigerian Navy Volleyball Association and Chairman, CNS Spikers Volleyball Club, Commander MA Muye noted as he presented the trophies that the team gained promotion to the National Volleyball Premier league for female and National Division I for male respectively in 2023 and after the male team topped both 1st & 2nd Phases of the National Division 1 league that was played in Owerri, Imo State in Jun 23 and in Kaduna in Oct 23. He also added that the female team also topped the 1st and 2nd phase of the premier league played in Abuja in July 23 and Nov 25, and have been crowned championships of the national volleyball premier league 2023.

He said the male team was not beaten in all the matches played and were crowned champions in Kaduna in Oct 23. Consequently, the Team has gained promotion to play in the Premier league in 2024. Meanwhile, the male team won 5 individual awards including the MVP. While the female won 3 Individual Awards including the MVP.” he affirmed

According to him, he said ” this was observed that some of our players are aging and some may suffer physical injuries and would require replacement from time to time”. It is pertinent to mention that some young and talented players have been constantly identified and lured into the NN to beef up the team. Some of the players seated here today, passed out from training school either last year or this year while some are presently undergoing training at NNBTS.

He also said “It is therefore suggested that special consideration could be given to such players who are qualified to further beef up and strengthen the team especially now that both teams will be flying the NN Flag in the National Volleyball Premier League. Additionally, the NN could consider occasional special recruitment for sportsmen and women in various sporting events as done in other sister Services to enable us compete favourably with other teams.” he said

In the process, he requested for SPECIAL RECRUITMENT FOR SPORTSMEN/WOMEN, MOTIVATION OF SPORTSMEN/WOMEN IN NN, TRAINING CAMP AND FACILITIES

The CNS assured them to consider their request of special recruitment of sportsmen and women into the team. He congratulated the CNS Spikers Male and Female teams who were again, nominated based on excellent performances to represent Nigeria at the African Club Team

He pledged to always motivate sportsmen and women and to construction of a sports camp with an indoor and other recreational facility in Abuja.

He promised to provide vehicle for movement to match venues after the Chairman of the team suggested that a dedicated Coaster Bus to ease the movement of the team just like the same privilege being enjoyed by COAS volleyball team.

The Chief of the Naval Staff Spikers Volleyball Club came into existence in 2021 following the approval from NHQ for the Team to take part in the Nigeria Volleyball League in order to restore NN’s lost glory in sports which has suffered over the years due to series of activities.