Nigerian international stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini have carried their electrifying preseason momentum straight into the domestic campaign, powering Paris Saint-Germain Féminine to a routine 2-0 victory against Lens Women in their Première Ligue opener at the Stade François Blin.
Fresh off securing qualification for the UEFA Women’s Champions League main stage with a thrilling 5-1 extra-time win over Eintracht Frankfurt three days earlier, the Super Falcons duo immediately seized control of Saturday’s encounter.
The pair unlocked the host’s defense within the first three minutes. Echegini produced a precise, line-breaking pass through the Lens backline, setting up Ajibade.
The 26-year-old forward used her signature burst of pace to beat her defender before curling a composed finish into the bottom corner.
Ajibade was an energetic focal point for the Parisian attack throughout the match, recording seven touches in the opposition penalty area and creating four key chances. The strike marked her second consecutive goal for PSG across all competitions.
Echegini was equally vital in midfield. The 25-year-old registered her second assist in just two games before being withdrawn for Tante Diakité in the 68th minute.
PSG effectively put the contest out of reach in the 73rd minute when Lens defender Laureen Oillic accidentally turned the ball into her own net, capping off a dominant performance for the visitors.
