Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini was the star of the show as Paris Saint-Germain claimed a vital 2-1 win against Olympique de Marseille.
In a tight Round 17 clash in the French Premiere Ligue Feminine, the Nigerian international broke the deadlock to help her side secure all three points at the club’s training center.
Jennifer Echegini Ends Goal Drought in Style
After a quiet few weeks in front of goal, Echegini found her rhythm at the perfect time.
The 24-year-old scored the opening goal in the 72nd minute, marking her first strike since mid-December.
This goal takes her total contributions for the season to six, consisting of three goals and three assists across league and European competitions.
The match remained scoreless for much of the evening as both defenses held firm. However, Echegini’s clinical finish shifted the momentum in favour of the home side.
Shortly after her opener, substitute Tara Elimbi doubled the lead in the 80th minute to put PSG in a commanding position.
PSG Maintain Top Three Spot in Ligue Feminine
While Marseille managed to pull a goal back through Jenny Perret in the closing stages, PSG held on to their lead.
Another Nigerian star, Rasheedat Ajibade, also featured in the match, playing the first 45 minutes before being substituted at the start of the second half.
The victory keeps PSG firmly in third place on the league table with 32 points. The team will now shift their focus to next Wednesday’s fixture against Dijon Foot as they look to build on this winning momentum.