Paris FC have registered their second win in a row in the French second division football league (Ligue 2).
The Bahrain-backed team edged past Dunkerque 2-1.
Morgan Guilavogui scored the first goal in the 11th minute before Malik Tchokounte equalised for Dunkerque in the 35th minute.
A determined Paris FC regained the lead in the 61st minute through Marvin Gakpa.
With this win, Paris FC top Ligue 2 with six points from two matches, followed by Caen (6pts) in second place by goal difference.
His Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised the team’s performance.
He said seeing Bahrain’s name at European stadiums is a source of pride and embodies the vision of His Majesty to take advantage of sports events to promote the kingdom and is compatible with the vision of the government under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He said Bahrain’s name has become a milestone in the French capital thanks to Paris FC’s exceptional performances.