The international friendly between Poland and Nigeria kicked off on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw. The match started at 2:45 PM EDT in the United States, translating to 7:45 PM BST in the United Kingdom and 8:45 PM CEST locally in Poland. Both teams used the fixture as an opportunity to evaluate their rosters and test tactical setups after missing out on World Cup qualification.
United States and UK Broadcast Options
Viewers in the United States watched the live feed through streaming platforms Fubo and ViX. Traditional cable and satellite subscribers found the game available on television via the FOX Soccer Plus channel. For fans following the game in the United Kingdom, the match was accessible as a pay-per-view event on Amazon Prime.
Local Coverage in Poland and Nigeria
Domestic supporters in Poland received free-to-air access to the game on TVP1 and the dedicated TVP Sport channels. Meanwhile, Nigerian fans watched the fixture on SuperSport, with free-to-air local broadcasting provided by NTA Sports 24. Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle used the match to assess new player combinations ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as the Super Eagles look to bounce back from failing to qualify for the upcoming major tournament.
Match Recap and Goal Scorers
The game produced a highly competitive 2-2 draw. Poland’s coach Jan Urban set his team up in a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Robert Lewandowski at the front of the attack. Nigeria struck first in the 23rd minute when Terem Moffi finished a strong attacking move. Poland leveled the score just before halftime. Kacper Potulski secured the equalizer in the 46th minute to bring the home side back into the game.
Both managers rotated their squads heavily at the break. Nigeria introduced six substitutes to start the second half, including Zaidu Sanusi and Calvin Bassey. The visitors reclaimed the lead in the 77th minute. Following a video review, the referee awarded a penalty for a handball inside the box. Paul Onuachu converted the spot kick down the middle.
But Poland pressed for a response in the closing stages. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made several stops for Nigeria, but the pressure finally broke the defense. Sure, time was running out, but deep into stoppage time, Przemysław Wiśniewski struck the ball into the net at the 95th minute to finalize the 2-2 scoreline.
The final match statistics reflected the even nature of the contest. Both teams maintained exactly 50 percent possession throughout the 90 minutes. Poland registered 14 total shots with nine on target, while Nigeria managed 10 shots with five reaching the goalkeeper. The physicality of the game resulted in two yellow cards for each side, including a booking for Poland’s captain Robert Lewandowski in the 80th minute.
Poland vs Nigeria 2026 Friendly Match Highlights
This video provides the key highlights and goal recaps from the 2026 Poland vs Nigeria international friendly match.