Nigeria forward Jennifer Echegini delivered a decisive performance as Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2–1 victory over Dijon FCO to book a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Coupe de France.
Echegini broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time with a superbly struck free-kick, giving PSG the advantage after a closely contested opening period. Dijon responded early in the second half when Léa Declercq converted from the penalty spot to restore parity.
With the encounter heading towards a tense conclusion, the Nigerian international produced the decisive moment in the 87th minute, calmly finishing to complete her brace and send the Parisian side into the last four.
Managed by Paulo César, PSG navigated early pressure, injury setbacks to key players, and a resilient Dijon performance. England international goalkeeper Mary Earps also played a crucial role, making important saves to keep her side in contention throughout the match.
The victory sets up a semi-final showdown against Paris FC Féminines, as PSG continue their pursuit of domestic silverware, with Echegini emerging as the standout performer on the night.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
