By Andrew Abah
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Sports Unit is set to conduct open trials ahead of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League and 2026 African Club Championships (men and women).
In a statement signed by Samuel Onikeku, head of sports NSC, the women’s trials is scheduled from 9th to 19th July at the Nigeria Customs Service Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) in Gwagwalada, FCT.
Onikeku stated that the NCS aims to build on the positives recorded during the 2025 Women’s Club Championship held in Abuja.
He added that the men’s trials will take place immediately after the conclusion of the women’s trials.
The statement reads, “In a bid to strengthen the volleyball teams of the Service for podium performances at the next African Clubs Volleyball Championship, the Sports Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service is organizing a two-week selection trial for female volleyball players interested in representing the Service.
"This invitation is open to all female volleyball players in Nigeria, with transportation, accommodation, and feeding provided.
"The selection trials for men’s volleyball players will follow immediately after the women’s trials.”
Onikeku emphasized that the Service intends to improve its performance during the 2025 Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League as a sign of readiness.