Poland and Nigeria played out a 2-2 draw in an international friendly at the National Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday night. Przemysław Wiśniewski scored a long-range goal in the 90th minute to equalise for Poland, cancelling out Paul Onuachu's earlier penalty. The strike marked Wiśniewski's first goal for the national team since his debut in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in September 2025. Nigeria had taken the lead through Onuachu's spot-kick, but Poland responded before the break through a goal from Szymon Żurkowski. Maduka Okoye was in goal for Nigeria, facing a powerful effort from distance that found the net late in the match.
Wiśniewski admitted after the game that he did not have a planned celebration for the moment. "I didn't have a planned celebration because I don't score often," he said. "I just hit it and it went in - pure instinct." The 27-year-old central defender explained that fatigue played a role in his subdued reaction. "I was tired in the 90th minute, so I wasn't going to run around; I just raised my hands. I'm happy that I scored such a first goal." He also noted that he rarely attempts such shots during training sessions, casting doubt on whether he could replicate the feat soon. "I don't know if I'll be able to repeat it in the near future. I don't score shots like that in training," he added.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to face Portugal in their next international friendly, aiming for a more decisive outcome.
Przemysław Wiśniewski scored his first international goal with a rare long-range strike, yet admitted he had no celebration ready because he doesn't expect to score at all. His fatigue and surprise underscore how out of character the moment was — a one-off burst in a game where defenders are not meant to decide results. For Nigeria, conceding from such an unlikely source exposes a lapse at a critical moment despite a strong overall display. Maduka Okoye, on the field for the full 90 minutes, had no chance as the ball flew past him in the closing stages.
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