Last-minute goal steals win from Eagles in Warsaw

A last-minute goal from defender Przemyslaw Wisniewski stopped Nigeria from winning. The Super Eagles settled for a 2-2 draw against Poland in an international friendly played in Warsaw on Wednesday night.

Eric Chelle’s team looked set for a great away win after Paul Onuachu, who came on as a substitute in the second half, scored from the penalty spot to restore Nigeria's lead. But the Polish team struck late in stoppage time to level the score.

The Super Eagles started strong and took the lead in the 22nd minute. Terem Moffi scored after a well-executed attacking move.

Moffi received a pass from Moses Simon and scored past the Polish goalkeeper. This was Moffi's third goal in three matches for Nigeria during this international break.

The goal went through a VAR check because Poland claimed Simon was offside in the buildup. But the decision finally went in Nigeria’s favor.

Feeling boosted by the first goal, Nigeria continued to attack. They almost doubled their lead before halftime when Tochukwu Nnadi hit a curling shot that just missed the target in the 39th minute.

But Poland equalized just before halftime. Kacper Potulski scored to make it 1-1, sending both teams into the break level.

At halftime, Chelle made several changes. He brought in Calvin Bassey, Paul Onuachu, Raphael Onyedika, Zaidu Sanusi, Philip Otele, Semi Ajayi, and Rafiu Durosinmi for Igho Ogbu, Moffi, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi, Adams, Emmanuel Fernandez, and Nnadi.

These changes brought new energy to the Nigerian side. Onuachu almost made an impact right away in the 54th minute, but his header from a good cross went just wide.

A few moments later, Onyedika shot over the bar, and Sanusi also had a close chance that the Polish goalkeeper tipped over.

Nigeria regained the lead in the 76th minute after VAR awarded them a penalty for handball against a Polish defender.

Onuachu confidently took the penalty and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 2-1.

Poland pushed hard for another equalizer. They almost scored in the 80th minute, but goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made an incredible double save to keep Nigeria ahead.

The Super Eagles seemed set to hold on for the win, but Wisniewski scored from close range in the dying minutes. This made it 2-2 and earned a draw for the home team.

Nigeria will continue their tour of Europe with another friendly match against Portugal next Wednesday.