Paris Saint-Germain secured a narrow 1–0 victory against FC Nantes on September 18, 2026, during the third round of the Première Ligue Féminine, thanks to an added-time strike from Kanjinga. The decisive goal arrived in the 90th+7 minute at the Campus PSG in Poissy, breaking the resistance of a resilient Nantes side.
The fixture saw PSG dominate possession while struggling to break through a disciplined Nantes block. Paris registered 15 total shots with six on target, compared to Nantes’ seven total shots and two on target. Despite the statistical advantage for the hosts, Nantes executed their tactical plan effectively through the opening hour, limiting clear-cut chances for the Parisian attack.
Late Drama and Kanjinga’s Winner
The match remained deadlocked into the final moments before Kanjinga broke the tie in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Fired by a tight shot from the edge of the penalty area, Kanjinga beat Nantes goalkeeper Radkiewicz to secure all three points for Paulo Cesar’s side. Nantes defender Julie Pasquereau expressed deep disappointment at missing out on a deserved point, noting that the squad had given everything on the pitch.
Nantes coach Pierre-Alain Picard praised his team’s performance. The visitors managed to trouble the PSG defense early on, with Buabadi nearly capitalizing on a high press against goalkeeper Szperkowska in the 34th minute. The effort marked the third promising performance where the newly-rebuilt Nantes roster held their own against top-tier opposition from the Île-de-France region, following prior matches against Paris FC and Fleury.
Red Card Shapes the Second Half
The tactical dynamic shifted shortly after halftime when PSG player Lafontaine received a red card in the 52nd minute following an incident involving Nantes player Brackman. Despite enjoying a numerical advantage for nearly forty minutes, Nantes could not convert their opportunities, notably missing a close-range effort from Buabadi just three minutes after the dismissal.
The win moves Paris Saint-Germain forward in the Première Ligue standings, while Nantes continues to gather valuable top-flight experience with a squad containing roughly 80 percent new personnel. Referee Mme Fournier oversaw the fixture in front of 250 spectators at the Poissy facility, issuing bookings to multiple players across both sides before Kanjinga’s late intervention settled the contest.
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