Lassine Sinayoko scored his first goal for Paris FC and delivered the club's first Ligue 1 win of the season, a 3-0 victory over Nice on Sunday, 30 August. The Malian striker converted a penalty won by Ilan Kebbal, setting the tone for a perfect evening at the Stade Jean-Bouin.
The report by Faraj Benlahoucine for Media365, published by Sports - Orange, details this performance. Paris FC now sits second in the championship with four points from two matches. The team's recent form reads win-draw, and they possess the league's best defense with zero goals conceded. They trail leaders Monaco by just two points.
How did Sinayoko open his account?
The Malian international, signed for eight million euros from Auxerre, was decisive in the 21st minute. Youssouf Ndayishimiye fouled Ilan Kebbal inside the penalty area. Sinayoko stepped up to take the resulting spot-kick. "He left it for me, it's a pleasure for the first one at home. He gave me a nice gift, we're happy," the goalscorer said after the match.
This penalty unshackled his team and laid the foundation for a collective demonstration. Samir Chergui doubled the lead in the 51st minute with a long-range, cross-field strike, sealing the match's outcome. The defense then held firm to preserve the clean sheet, an added satisfaction for the group.
What is the state of Paris FC's season?
This first win arrives at the right time to build momentum. The club boasts a perfect record of three goals scored and none conceded, giving them the best goal difference in the league at this stage. Paris FC is second in the overall Ligue 1 standings.
The squad must, however, manage several absences. Jonathan Ikone, Luca Koleosho, Chancel Mbemba and Naël Sangui are currently sidelined, as confirmed by the injury list on our injuries page. The staff will need to handle these absences for the next challenge, a trip to the Orange Vélodrome.
What is the next fixture on the schedule?
The schedule ahead is immediate and demanding. Paris FC will travel to Marseille on 6 September 2026 to face OM, currently in eighth place. This trip to the Marseille cauldron represents a significant test to confirm the positive signs shown against Nice.
Sinayoko emphasized the importance of this first win for confidence. "We needed that to start well, to launch ourselves properly." he added. Fans can track the title race on our standings page. The next match, against OM, is scheduled for 6 September 2026.
