Jonah Adamu, Head Coach of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) men’s volleyball team, has confirmed that no new players will be registered for the ongoing 2025 Super Cup, describing the tournament as a continuation of the league season.
In an interview in Abuja, Adamu explained that competition rules do not allow the registration of new players mid-season. He noted that recently recruited players are being groomed for the next league season.
“The competition is a continuous league running into 2025, and it does not permit the registration of new players mid-season. The new players we brought in are being prepared for the next league,” he said.
Despite the team’s convincing 3–0 victory over Life Camp Volleyball Club in their opening match, Adamu emphasized that the players must remain focused, noting that it was only the first game of the competition.
“This is just our first game, and anything can happen. We will take each point as it comes,” he said.
The NCS team secured a straight-sets victory with scores of 25–21, 25–18, and 25–23 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Monday.
Adamu expressed gratitude for the win and acknowledged the support of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) and the Sports Secretary-General, emphasizing that excellence is always expected of the team.
“We are grateful to God for the win and for the support we continue to receive from the CGC and our Sports Secretary-General. Nothing is expected of us but the best, and I believe we are one of the best teams in the country, if not the best,” he said.
Looking ahead, Adamu said the team’s next match would be against Defence Spikers Volleyball Club on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., expressing optimism about securing another positive result.
“We are hopeful for nothing but the best, and we are going in with the mindset to win,” he added.
The 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Super Cup began on Monday, February 2, and will run until February 8. The tournament is being held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with 12 clubs competing in both men’s and women’s categories.
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