Unstoppable Joe Echegini brace sees Juventus beat Inter in Derby d'Italia

Super Falcons star, Joe Echegini. (Photo Credit: Juventus Women/X)

Unstoppable Joe Echegini brace sees Juventus beat Inter in Derby d'Italia

Izuchukwu Akawor 06:30 - 15.02.2024

Nigeria's Joe Echegini proved to be the difference between Juventus and Inter Milan in the Derby d'Italia.

Super Falcons midfielder Onyi Joe Echegini was the heroine as Juventus Women overcame Inter Milan to claim bragging rights in the Derby d’Italia. 

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Echegini netted a brace to inspire the Italian giants to a comfortable 2-0 win against their bitter rivals,

Echegini inspires Juventus

In what was her first-ever derby for Juventus Women since her transfer as reported by Pulse Sports, the Super Falcons star stole the show in the away tie. 

The 22-year-old netted both goals in the opening quarter of the explosive encounter to help Juventus close the gap between them and leaders AS Roma. 

Joe Echegini celebrates one of the goals with her Juventus teammates.
Joe Echegini celebrates one of the goals with her Juventus teammates. (Photo Credit: Juventus Women/X)

Echegini’s double against Inter was her fourth goal of the season for Juventus in only six matches since she made the switch to the Serie A Femminile in January. 

The Nigerian made her debut as a late substitute against Inter’s neighbors, AC Milan, playing just two minutes before he netted her first goal for Juventus against Sassuolo a week later also as a substitute. 

Jennifer Echegini wears jersey number 26 at Juventus. (Photo Credit: Juventus Women/X)

Echegini’s latest goals earned Juventus back-to-back wins for the first time in five matches and sees them close the gap from leaders Roma to just eight points. 

The Nigerian and her Juventus teammates will return to the pitch on Friday when they host SSD Napoli Femminile. 

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