Super Falcons star Jennifer Echegini bags assist as PSG edge Strasbourg to stay in title race

Jennifer Echegini

Paris Saint-Germainā€™s title ambitions remain alive, thanks to Jennifer Echeginiā€™s crucial assist in a tense 2-1 victory over Strasbourg.

Super Falcons star Jennifer Echegini bags assist as PSG edge Strasbourg to stay in title race

The Super Falcons midfielder played an important role in breaking the deadlock as PSG fought to keep pace in the Division 1 FĆ©minine title race, Footballrover reports.

Jennifer Echegini steps up as PSG fights for title

After a disappointing goalless draw against Fleury and a 2-0 loss to league leaders Lyon, PSG needed a response.

Super Falcons star Jennifer Echegini bags assist as PSG edge Strasbourg to stay in title race

Jennifer Echegini delivered just that, setting up Romee Leuchter for the opening goal on the stroke of halftime.

It was Echeginiā€™s third assist of the seasonā€”her second in the leagueā€”bringing her total goal contributions to six.

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Nineteen minutes into the second half, PSG doubled their advantage through an own goal by Laurine Hannequin.

Super Falcons star Jennifer Echegini bags assist as PSG edge Strasbourg to stay in title race

Despite a late push from the hosts, who pulled one back through Liana Joseph in stoppage time, PSG held on for a vital three points.

PSG in title race, Echegini eyes next challenge

With this win, PSG remain third in the league with 33 points, just one behind second-placed Paris FC and seven adrift of leaders Lyon.

Jennifer Echegini in action for PSG

The battle for the title is far from over, and Jennifer Echegini continues to be a key figure in their campaign.

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Next up, PSG face Montpellier on Saturday in a clash that will see Echegini go head-to-head with her Super Falcons teammate Ifeoma Onumonu in what is expected to be another entertaining showdown.

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