Paris FC Claims First Victory of the Season in Match Against OGC Nice
Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 2, 30/08/2026
Paris FC secured their first win of the season following a convincing performance against OGC Nice. Lassine Sinayoko, the Parisians’ star summer signing, scored his first goal for his new club.
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The Match
The match began with a vibrant pace, but neither team appeared able to threaten the opposition’s goal early on. It was in the twentieth minute when Lassine Sinayoko converted a penalty – marking his first goal for Paris FC – after Ilan Kebbal was fouled by Youssouf Ndayishimiye. This sparked a wave of excitement among the supporters at the Jean-Bouin Stadium.
This penalty stood as the only goal in a relatively tepid first half, with both teams focusing on tightening their defenses and curbing counter-attacks.
While Nice remained active, their players failed to pose much danger during the first half. Upon resuming the match, Nice aimed for a more aggressive approach. However, it was Paris FC that struck next, doubling their lead through a well-coordinated move between Kebbal and Samir Chergui, finished off by the latter.
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Refusing to back down, Nice attempted to respond, forcing Kevin Trapp into action on two separate occasions (67′, 69′) to preserve their lead. With the introductions of Patrick Zabi and Rudy Matondo, Paris FC finished the match on a strong note, even adding a third goal in the final moments to clinch their first victory of the season and momentarily secure the top spot in the league.
Paris FC Player Ratings
Kevin Trapp, 5
Adama Camara, 6
Samir Chergui, 7
Diego Coppola, 5
Otávio, 5
Pierre Lees-Melou, 8
Lees-Melou emerged as the standout performer for Paris FC, playing a crucial role in defense and achieving a record for most duels won (10). The former Brest player also demonstrated his skills as a playmaker in midfield.
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Maxime Lopez, 6
Ilan Kebbal, 7
Pablo Pagis, 5
Moses Simon, 4
Lassine Sinayoko, 7
Sinayoko initiated the penalty that he went on to convert, marking his first goal with Paris FC. He contributed to offensive plays and used his physical presence to pressure the Nice defense.
Selected Nice Player Ratings
Sofiane Diop, 6
Diop served as OGC Nice’s technical anchor, actively seeking to connect with teammates. Despite struggling with link-up play, he made significant contributions off the ball and delivered an excellent key pass to Nathan N’Goumou.
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Jonathan Clauss, 5
Yehvann Diouf, 3
Diouf faced a challenging match as the Nice goalkeeper, making several mistakes in clearances and conceding three goals, despite limited support from his defense.
Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 2, 30/08/2026
Paris FC secured their first win of the season following a convincing performance against OGC Nice. Lassine Sinayoko, the Parisians’ star summer signing, scored his first goal for his new club.
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The Match
It was a match that got off to a lively start, but neither side was able to pose a threat in front of the opposition’s goal. It wasn’t until the twentieth minute of play that Lassine Sinayoko converted a penalty – his first goal for PFC – following a run by Ilan Kebbal that was brought down by Youssouf Ndayishimiye, sending a first wave of excitement through the supporters packed into the stands at the Jean-Bouin Stadium.
The first… and the only one in a relatively lacklustre first half between two sides keen to close down the spaces and prevent their opponents’ counter-attacks.
Although active, the Nice players posed little threat in the first half and began the second with the intention of being more incisive. But it was ultimately the Parisians who struck first, managing to double their lead following a fine move between Kebbal and Samir Chergui, finished off by the latter.
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Undeterred, Nice tried to respond, forcing Kevin Trapp into action on two occasions (67′, 69′) to prevent the deficit from being reduced. Boosted by the introduction of Patrick Zabi and Rudy Matondo, Paris FC finished the match strongly, even scoring a third goal in the closing stages to secure their first win of the season. And, for the time being, top spot in the table.
Paris FC player ratings
Kevin Trapp, 5
Adama Camara, 6
Samir Chergui, 7
Diego Coppola, 5
Otávio, 5
Pierre Lees-Melou, 8
Playing in the heart of the Parisian side, Lees-Melou was the standout performer for Paris FC this afternoon. Imperious in defence – notably setting a record for the number of duels won (10) – the former Brest player proved to be a true playmaker in the midfield.
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Maxime Lopez, 6
Ilan Kebbal, 7
Pablo Pagis, 5
Moses Simon, 4
Lassine Sinayoko, 7
He was the man who initiated the penalty, which he then stepped up to take himself, scoring his first goal for Paris FC. Involved in building up play, Sinayoko did not hesitate to put in repeated defensive efforts, also using his physical presence to put pressure on the Nice defence.
Selected Nice player ratings
Sofiane Diop, 6
OGC Nice’s technical anchor. Diop tried hard, making himself available, but struggled to link up with his team-mates. His off-the-ball work was invaluable, and he produced a superb key pass to Nathan N’Goumou.
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Jonathan Clauss, 5
Yehvann Diouf, 3
It was a tough match for the Nice goalkeeper, who made several errors in his clearances and conceded three goals, although he wasn’t always supported by his defence.
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