NY Spikers upbeat after volleyball league debut win

Lizzy Asemah, coach of NY Spikers Volleyball Club, says the team will continue to work hard to win all its matches at the ongoing 2026 National Division One and Two League. Asemah told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that the team’s opening victory had given the players confidence in their […]

Lizzy Asemah, coach of NY Spikers Volleyball Club, says the team will continue to work hard to win all its matches at the ongoing 2026 National Division One and Two League.

Asemah told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that the team’s opening victory had given the players confidence in their debut appearance at the competition.

NAN reports that NY Spikers defeated Queen Aminat Spikers Volleyball Club 3-2 in their opening match on Monday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Asemah said her players, in spite of being amateurs, overcame more experienced opponents to record their first victory.

“The team has taken us to a very high level now.

“They are amateur players and they had to play against players that have been in camp for years.

“We had limited time to prepare, but the girls delivered through hard work.

“We trained intensively in spite of the short preparation period and I am proud of them.

“Irrespective of the fact that they lost some sets, I will always be proud of them,” she said.

The coach added that the victory had raised expectations for the team going forward.

NAN reports that the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) 2026 Phase One Division One National League features 11 teams, while Division Two has seven teams in both the men’s and women’s categories.

The championship, which began on May 23, will end on June 5 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. (NAN)