Murjanatu Musa delivered another composed and influential performance on Sunday as the Nigerian forward helped Basket Landes secure a historic domestic double in France, further strengthening her growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s standout basketball exports in Europe.
Basket Landes defeated Bourges Basket 53-50 in the deciding Game Three of the Ligue Féminine de Basketball finals to successfully defend their league title and claim the club’s third championship crown overall. The triumph came just weeks after the team also lifted the French Cup, completing a memorable season for the French side.
At the heart of that success was Musa.
The D’Tigress star once again stepped up in the decisive moment, contributing eight points, nine rebounds and two assists in the title-clinching victory before jubilant home supporters at Espace François Mitterrand. Beyond the statistics, Musa’s energy, physicality and consistency throughout the finals proved vital for Basket Landes during the pressure-filled series.
Her impact was evident across all three games.
Musa recorded eight points and nine rebounds in Game Two after opening the finals with eight points, three rebounds and one assist, maintaining the same level of intensity and reliability that has defined her debut season in France.
Since arriving at Basket Landes ahead of the campaign, the Nigerian forward has quickly become one of the team’s most dependable figures. Her ability to dominate rebounds, contribute offensively and remain effective in crucial moments helped drive the club’s successful defence of the league title while also playing a key role in their French Cup triumph.
While Leïla Lacan finished as Finals MVP with 19 points in the deciding game, Musa’s steady influence throughout the series reinforced why she has become such an important part of the squad in such a short time.
For Nigerian basketball, her achievements re-echoes yet another reminder of the country’s growing presence in elite women’s basketball. From starring with D’Tigress to winning major honours in Europe, Musa continues to show that Nigerian talent is not only competing abroad but shaping championship-winning teams.
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