Poland holds Nigeria in a 2-2 draw in Warsaw

Nigeria’s Super Eagles drew 2-2 against the Polish national team in an international friendly on Wednesday in Warsaw, Poland.

The Super Eagles drew first blood when FC Porto striker Terem Mofi completed a brilliant pass from Moses Simon in the 23rd minute of the match.

Nigeria dominated but failed to defend a corner, allowing Nicola Zalewski’s shot past goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to restore parity just before half-time.

Coach Eric Chelle made seven changes in the second half, introducing Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Semi Ajayi, Rafiu Durosinmi, Raphael Onyedika, Paul Onuachu and Philip Otele in the 46th minute.

The changes didn’t do much in terms of possession, but the Eagles took the lead again in the 77th minute.

Paul Onaucho made no mistake in converting a penalty after a Polish player touched the ball in the area to score the second.

The Eagles thought they had secured victory, but Przemyslaw Wisniewski scored the equalizer for the hosts with a 25-yard shot deep in stoppage time.

The match, played inside the cauldron of the 58,000-seat Stadion PGE Narodowy, saw the participation of 54,000 spectators.

The Super Eagles will now focus on their next friendly against a tougher opponent, Portugal. The match will be played in Leiria, Portugal, on Wednesday 10 June.