The victory was a testament to the grit of the Customs side, who have refused to let their Round of 16 exit dampen their spirits. From the first serve, the Nigerian ladies showcased superior net play and defensive coordination, leaving the Seychellois side struggling to find rhythm.
Match Scoreline:
* Set 1: Nigeria Customs 25-18 ARS Seychelles
* Set 2: Nigeria Customs 25-18 ARS Seychelles
* Set 3: Nigeria Customs 25-13 ARS Seychelles
With this "clean sweep," the Customs Service maintains its reputation as a continental powerhouse, even as they navigate the classification rounds. The focus now shifts to their final outing on Wednesday, where they aim to finish as the 9th best club in Africa.
Spike of Glory! Nigeria Customs Dominate ARS Seychelles to Reach 9th-Place Final in Cairo
Nigeria’s volleyball queens are finishing strong! After a rocky start to the knockout stages, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s team proved exactly why they are the reigning national champions. In a dominant display of power and precision, they swept aside ARS Seychelles in straight sets to keep their quest for a top-ten finish alive at the 2026 African Women's Volleyball Club Championship.
Clinical Execution in Cairo
The match was never in doubt as the Customs ladies took control early in the first set. With aggressive serving and a brick-wall defense at the net, they took the first two sets with identical 25-18 scores. Any hopes of a Seychelles comeback were quickly extinguished in the third set, which Customs closed out emphatically at 25-13.
Key Performance Highlights
* Dominant Defense: The Nigerian block was impenetrable, frustrating the ARS attackers throughout the three sets.
* Aggressive Offense: Transition play was the X-factor, with the Customs setters finding open lanes with ease.
* The Final Stretch: The team now advances to the 9-10 classification match on Wednesday, April 22, looking to end their Cairo campaign on a high note.
What’s Next?
Having bounced back from their narrow Round of 16 loss to Mayo Kane Evolution earlier in the week, the Nigeria Customs Service has shown incredible mental toughness. As they prepare for the 9-10th place battle, fans back home are rallying behind the "Border Girls" to bring home a victory and secure their status among Africa’s elite volleyball clubs.
Stay tuned for the final result as Nigeria takes on the continent's best one last time!