Sunday, July 5, 2026

Kano Pillars win 2021 Volleyball Premier League

They beat NSCDC in all three sets (32-30, 25-20, and 25-21) to show their supremacy over their rival.

• December 22, 2021
Kano Pillars volleyball team
Kano Pillars volleyball team celebrating win [Photo credit: Leadership Newspaper]

On Tuesday, Kano Pillars Volleyball Club defeated the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 3-0 to win the 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.

They beat NSCDC in all three sets (32-30, 25-20, and 25-21) to show their supremacy over their rival.

“We couldn’t have made it without God. I also thank Ibrahim Galadima, executive chairman of Kano State Sports Commission, who had been the brain behind this victory,” said the team’s coach Musa Baba.

Also speaking with journalists, the NSCDC coach, Samuel Ajayi, commended his players for fighting hard for the trophy, though they did not win.

Mr Ajayi said the NSCDC would re-strategise preparatory to the next edition of the league.

Emmanuel Okeke of NSCDC received the ‘Most Valuable Player’ award in the men’s category.

Helen Imeh of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) received the ‘Most Valuable Player’ for the women’s category.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Abiodun Oyebanji

States

Ekiti govt orders free treatment for rescued worshippers

Oyebanji directed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to oversee the welfare and well-being of the rescued worshippers.

Oyo abducted pupils and teachers.

States

Rescue operation ongoing for abducted Oyo pupils, teachers: Army chief

The victims were abducted on May 15 from three schools in the Orire Local Government Area of Oyo.

Gov. Radda vows zero tolerance for gender, child abuse

States

Gov. Radda vows zero tolerance for gender, child abuse

The governor pledged sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders to strengthen prevention, response, and support mechanisms for GBV victims.

Xenophobia Attacks

Diaspora

Consulate demands justice as another Nigerian killed in South Africa

The consulate called on the South African government to launch an investigation into all alleged murder cases and prosecute perpetrators.

Hockey game used to illustrate the story

Sport

Sports commission reaffirms commitment to hockey revival

Dikko said President Bola Tinubu approved the nationwide rehabilitation of sports infrastructure.

Flood

Ibadan

Oyo govt. desilts waterways to avert flooding

The commissioner said the second phase is currently ongoing across critical river channels and flood-prone locations.