The Super Eagles fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday. Terem Moffi opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after a clinical assist from Moses Simon.
Poland equalised just before halftime through Kacper Potulski. Nigeria regained the lead in the 77th minute when Paul Onuachu converted a VAR-awarded penalty. Przemysław Wiśniewski struck a 94th-minute rocket to snatch a draw for the hosts.
Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was Nigeria’s standout performer. He made two crucial saves to deny Robert Lewandowski, including a reflex stop from a misplaced back-pass. Okoye’s interventions kept the score at 1-1 until Onuachu’s penalty.
Debutant Abdullahi Bewene impressed at right-back. The 21-year-old combined defensive solidity with attacking runs down the flank. His performance earned praise as one of Nigeria’s brightest spots in the match.
VAR decisions dominated post-match debate. Poland were denied a penalty in the first half after Karol Świderski went down under Frank Onyeka’s challenge. Nigeria’s penalty came after Nicola Zalewski handled the ball in the area.
