FIBA names Musa amongst three unsung heroes at Paris 2024 Olympics
FIBA has named D’Tigress’ Murjanatu Musa amongst three unsung heroes at Paris 2024 Olympics following the conclusion of the group phase of the women’s basketball at the Games.
the world governing body for the sport says the competition that took pace at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille, France is not just about the MVPs and All-Star Five contenders.
FIBA says there are players ‘who’s contributions are in need of some love and attention.’
One of the players picked from each of the three groups is the Nigerian who FIBA says ‘has been central to Nigeria’s record-breaking exploits.’
‘Nigeria’s progress has pivoted on their rugged defense and nose for contesting shots, putting their bodies on the line and generally delivering on D’Tigress mantra of being warriors. That is something that Musa has shown an appetite and adeptness for.
‘But don’t be fooled into thinking that it is only about the muscle and the hustle. Musa has got game and has put numbers up too. They might not be spectacular, but they are digits that have underpinned Nigeria’s meteoric accomplishments so far.
‘Musa is the second highest scorer on the team with 10.7 points per game, as well as being the leading rebounder with an average of 6.7 boards. Third in efficiency too, there has been a lot to admire about her work so far and she deserves to have her name put up in lights,’ FIBA wrote about Musa.
