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Players like Amy Okonkwo, Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpannah, Elizabeth Balogun, and Promise Amukamara hugged the headlines during and after the tournament for their remarkable displays, but little was said about Murjanatu Musa’s contributions to their epoch-making outing.

It’s not just about the MVPs and All-Star Five contenders; Musa provided some impressive interior play for the record-breaking Nigerian team.

The 24-year-old was at the centre of D’Tigress’ historic exploits that saw them celebrate a first-ever place in the last eight and indeed the first time any African side, men or women, made the quarterfinals.

Nigeria’s historic run was inspired by their rugged defending and a knack for contesting shots, putting their bodies on the line, and generally delivering on D’Tigress’ mantra of being warriors. Those were aspects in which Musa’s appetite and adeptness were mostly evident.

However, it would be unwise to think that Celta Zorka Recalvi’s player is only about the muscle and the hustle, as she got a game and put numbers up too. While those numbers might not be spectacular, they are digits that supported Nigeria’s meteoric accomplishments.

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