Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini continues to prove her worth in France, delivering a masterclass performance on Saturday to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a well deserved victory against Fleury 91 (Fleury Mérogis U.S.) in the French women’s league.
The Nigerian international was the catalyst for PSG, breaking a stubborn deadlock late in the game.
Jennifer Echegini Leads PSG to Victory in Première Ligue
Playing at the Essonne Stadium, the PSG ladies secured a convincing 2-0 win over their hosts, with Echegini opening the scoring and setting the tone for a dominant finish.
The Première Ligue Round 21 clash highlighted the midfielder’s clinical edge.
After a cagey 80 minutes where both sides struggled to find the net, Echegini struck a decisive blow to give the visitors the lead.
Just two minutes later, Sakina Karchaoui doubled the advantage to seal all three points.
Super Falcons Star Earns Player of the Match Honors
Echegini’s impact extended far beyond her goal. Her performance earned her the Player of the Match award, reflecting her influence across the full 90 minutes before being replaced by Ornella Graziani in stoppage time.
Her compatriot, Rasheedat Ajibade, also saw action, coming on in the 73rd minute for Romée Leuchter.
With this latest strike, the 25-year-old has increased her season tally to 10 goal contributions (6 goals and 4 assists) across all competitions. Her versatile record includes:
3 goals and 4 assists in the Première Ligue Féminine.
1 goal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
2 goals in the French Cup (Coupe de France Féminine).
Despite the victory, PSG remains in third place with 44 points, trailing league leaders Lyon by 12 points as the season approaches its climax.