{"id":205040,"date":"2026-04-25T19:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T19:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/205040\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T19:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T19:35:18","slug":"nidcom-boss-hails-ejimofor-anosikes-nbl-sweep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/205040\/","title":{"rendered":"NiDCOM Boss Hails Ejimofor Anosike\u2019s NBL Sweep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nigerian-basketball-star-Ejimofor-Anosike-e1777144172342.png\" data-caption=\"Nigerian basketball star, Ejimofor Anosike.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"314\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nigerian-basketball-star-Ejimofor-Anosike-e1777144172342.png\"   alt=\"Nigerian basketball star, Ejimofor Anosike.\" title=\"Nigerian basketball star Ejimofor Anosike\"\/><\/a>Nigerian basketball star, Ejimofor Anosike.<\/p>\n<p>The CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerian basketball star Ejimofor Anosike on winning the 2026 Chinese National Basketball League (NBL) title.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the Commission\u2019s Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa described Anosike\u2019s feat with Hong Kong Bulls as historic.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that he has become the first player in the league\u2019s history to sweep all major accolades. Anosike\u2019s achievements include winning the 2026 NBL Championship and Finals MVP.<\/p>\n<p>He also emerged as the Regular Season Scoring Leader in 2024, clinched the Best International Player award in 2025, earned two All-Star selections in 2025 and 2026, and won the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Dabiri-Erewa commended his consistency, discipline, and exceptional performance, stating that his accomplishments reflect the resilience and excellence Nigerians continue to demonstrate on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-498881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Abike-Dabiri-Erewa.jpeg\" alt=\"CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\"  \/>CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnosike\u2019s journey is a powerful testament to hard work, focus, and determination,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis record-breaking accomplishments have not only brought pride to Nigeria but have also set a new standard of excellence in international basketball.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NiDCOM boss added that Anosike\u2019s success serves as an inspiration to young Nigerians, particularly aspiring athletes, urging them to pursue their dreams with dedication and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>She reaffirmed the Commission\u2019s commitment to celebrating Nigerians in the diaspora who continue to make the country proud through exceptional achievements across various fields.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nigerian basketball star, Ejimofor Anosike. 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