The Nigerian Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the retirement of Kpemebe Ezechilus from the Nigeria Continental Cup and the suspension of his international career after a season-ending injury.

Ezechilus, who was part of the Nigeria team that won the 2018 African Nations Championship in Morocco, had been sidelined for several months with injuries to his left knee and ankle. He was last seen playing in the final game of the tournament against South Africa on November 26, but he did not play in the subsequent games due to the injury.

After suffering from the injury, Ezechilus was ruled out of the rest of the competition. The NBA suspended him indefinitely without any explanation or reason given for the decision. However, it is unclear whether he will be eligible to return to the national team or not.

This news comes as a blow to the Nigerian basketball community, who have been waiting for a solution to their problem. Ezechilus' absence will likely leave a void in the national team's lineup, which will be a significant setback for the team's performance going forward.

The suspension also raises questions about the level of commitment of players to the Nigerian national team. If Ezechilus cannot continue to perform at the same level, then it may lead to concerns among other players about their future prospects in the national team.

In conclusion, the retirement of Kpemebe Ezechilus from the Nigeria Continental Cup and the suspension of his international career after a season-ending injury is a major setback for the Nigerian basketball community. It will be interesting to see how the suspension affects the performance of the Nigerian team moving forward.