Monaco vs PSG: Hakimi, Doue rescue European champions from Nigerian-born nightmare

Monaco vs PSG: Hakimi, Doue rescue European champions from Nigerian-born nightmare

Ayoola Kelechi 23:05 - 17.02.2026

Paris Saint-Germain were rescued by a sterling performance from reigning African Footballer of the Year

Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain pulled off an incredible comeback against Monaco to win their UEFA Champions League playoff first leg 3-2.

Les Parisiens were two goals down within half an hour after Nigerian-born American star Folarin Balogun scored a brace, but pulled themselves back into the game thanks to two goals from substitute Desire Doue and another striker from Achraf Hakimi.