The VBC In-House Volleyball Tournament made the headlines as TVC News brought the competition to its audience, putting the spotlight on the teams, the action, and the people behind the game. Volleyball stories deserve to be told, and sometimes, they reach beyond the court where they began. The VBC In-House Volleyball Tournament brought six teams together for a round-robin competition. When the games concluded, Thunder Spikers emerged as the 2026 champions, Blaze Warriors fini

Everybody wants to spike. But who wants to receive, defend, and do the dirty work? Watch a volleyball match, and you will notice something interesting. When the ball goes up for an attack, everybody watches. A powerful spike that lands inside the court gets cheers, celebrations, and sometimes even a replay. But when a player makes a perfect reception, saves a difficult ball, or digs an almost impossible attack, the reaction can be completely different. Why is the spike gettin

Every volleyballer has been there. Work piles up, school resumes, injury keeps you out, or life simply gets in the way and before you know it, weeks have passed since you last touched a ball. Then comes the moment you finally walk back onto the court, ready to pick up where you left off. Except your body has other plans. Here’s exactly what happens when you return to volleyball after weeks away, and how to handle it without setting yourself back further. 1. Your Timing Goes F

Lagos doesn’t have one volleyball scene, it has dozens of them, scattered across every axis of the city. From university sport centres to estate fields, stadium courts to police barracks, the game is being played every single day somewhere in this city, often by people who have no idea a club exists five minutes from their house. This week, we are mapping it all out. Below is a full, zone-by-zone breakdown of some volleyball clubs across Lagos and where they play/train. Wher

Quick question: Have you ever actually stand under a volleyball net and looked up? At 2.43 meters, just over 7 feet 11 inches, the men's net sits noticeably above head height for almost anyone who isn't a professional athlete. The women's net, at 2.24 meters, is lower, but still well above where a tennis net would ever sit. Most fans accept these numbers as just the rules. But the story of how volleyball landed on these exact heights and why men and women play under different

Stand close enough to a volleyball court during warm-ups and you'll start noticing things a casual fan never clocks. Why does that outside hitter roll her waistband down twice before every set? Why is the libero the only one on the team in full-length leggings when it's thirty-four degrees outside? Why does one middle blocker tape his ankles over his socks instead of under them? None of this is random. On a volleyball court, clothing isn't styling, it's equipment. Every seam,

One runs the offence. The other keeps the ball alive. One is constantly making decisions. The other is constantly cleaning up chaos. So, who actually has the harder job here, the setter or the libero? If you've played long enough, you probably already have an opinion. And if you've played both positions? You might have a completely different opinion depending on the day. Let's settle this once and for all. The Setter: The Brain Behind the Attack People love calling the setter

Discover the unwritten rules, characters, energy, and community that make Nigerian volleyball courts feel like home. There are volleyball courts you go to just to play. And then there are volleyball courts you go to because you know somebody will be there. You know the player who's always the first to arrive. The coach who catches a bad receive from across the court . The regular who somehow knows everybody's name. The beginner hovering at the edge of the court, waiting for t

You just started volleyball. You’ve learned how to hold the ball, you’ve watched a few matches, and now you’re already imagining yourself flying above the net for that perfect spike. We get it. The spike is exciting. But the problem is that many beginners want to learn how to attack before they have learned how to control the ball. And in volleyball, you can’t build a good attack without a good foundation. The Spike Isn’t Where Volleyball Starts Attacking might be one of the

As the sport continues to grow, so does the community, opportunity and the passion around it. There is a certain feeling that comes with standing around a volleyball court in Nigeria. The sound of the ball hitting the floor, teammates calling for the next ball, coaches giving instructions from the sideline and players celebrating a good rally all come together to create something that feels bigger than a game. For someone watching from the outside, it may simply be six player

What makes a good volleyball player? It takes more than a good serve or a powerful spike. This article explains everything that makes a good volleyball player, asides the hard skills

I was scrolling through TikTok recently when I came across a video by Promise Agu (@Prom_Queen) that immediately caught my attention. "Height is overrated in volleyball," she said. "Volleyball IQ is the most important thing you need." This is one of those opinions that makes you stop scrolling for a second. If you've spent enough time around volleyball, you've probably heard a version of that argument before. Some people believe height is everything. Others insist that game

This interactive visual helps you understand the basic rules and strategy of volleyball

When a child discovers volleyball, it’s often the beginning of an exciting journey. New friendships, new skills, and new opportunities all start on the court. But while young players are learning the game, parents are learning too. If your child has just started playing volleyball, here are seven mistakes to avoid