Nigeria, March 12 -- Nigeria's midfield dynamo Jennifer Echegini delivered when it mattered most, scoring the decisive goal as Paris Saint-Germain Feminine defeated arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille Feminine 2-1 in a tense Le Classique clash in the Arkema Premiere Ligue on Wednesday.

In a contest that carried the weight of one of French football's fiercest rivalries, it was the Super Falcons midfielder who ultimately tilted the balance in favour of the Parisians.

With the game locked in a tactical stalemate deep into the second half, Echegini stepped up in the 72nd minute. Latching onto an opening around the edge of the area, the Nigerian midfielder unleashed a precise effort that curled into the far corner, handing PSG a priceless bre...