Jennifer Echegini delivers clutch brace as PSG Women knock Dijon out of Coupe de France
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini produced a decisive performance to guide PSG Women into the next round of the Coupe de France Féminine, scoring twice in a hard-fought victory over Dijon on Wednesday night.
Echegini set the tone for PSG Women with a composed finish just before halftime, breaking the deadlock in what had been a tight and cautious opening period.
Jennifer Echegini inspires PSG Women with match-winning brace
Her stunning free kick just at the edge of the box gave her side the edge heading into the break.
Dijon responded early in the second half, with Léa Declercq finding the equaliser to bring the hosts back into the contest. The goal briefly shifted momentum, but PSG Women regained control as the match wore on.
With the game heading towards a draw, Jennifer Echegini stepped up again at a crucial moment.
The Nigerian midfielder combined neatly with Merveille Kanjinga before calmly finishing late in the game to restore PSG Women’s lead and secure progression.
Echegini responds strongly after Lyon setback
The performance marked a strong response from Echegini following PSG Women’s recent defeat to Lyon in the Coupe de la LFFP final in Abidjan, where she featured alongside fellow Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade.
While Echegini’s brace proved decisive, Ajibade also played a full match, contributing to PSG Women’s overall balance and attacking intent.
Echegini’s latest goals take her tally to four this season, with her overall contributions now standing at six, including two assists. She has scored across multiple competitions, underlining her growing importance to PSG Women’s campaign.
With confidence building, PSG Women will now turn their attention to their next fixture against Montpellier as they continue their push on multiple fronts.
