Nigerian forward Paul Mukairu delivered another standout performance in the Polish Ekstraklasa, playing a decisive role as Pogon Szczecin claimed a convincing 2-0 away win over Piast Gliwice on Monday evening.
Paul Mukairu punishes Piast Gliwice with clinical finish
Pogon Szczecin made a bright start and took control early in the contest. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when Fredrik Ulvestad calmly converted from the penalty spot to hand the visitors the lead.
Just before the break, Paul Mukairu made his impact count. The forward timed his run perfectly to beat the offside line and latched onto a long ball from deep. Showing composure, he rounded the goalkeeper and slotted into an empty net to double Pogon’s advantage.
The goal highlighted his growing confidence, with the Nigerian attacker now enjoying a strong run of form in recent matches.
VAR drama confirms Paul Mukairu goal as Pogon Szczecin cruise
There was a brief moment of uncertainty after Mukairu’s strike was initially ruled out for offside. However, a VAR review overturned the decision, confirming he was onside and allowing the goal to stand.
That moment effectively sealed the result before halftime, as Pogon Szczecin managed the second half with control and discipline.
The win marks an important response after back-to-back defeats, with Pogon showing improved sharpness in both attack and defense. Mukairu’s contribution also underlines his importance to the squad, with six goals now recorded this season.
Despite the victory, Pogon Szczecin remain in 12th position on the table with 37 points. Attention now shifts to a challenging fixture against Lech Poznan, where they will aim to build on this momentum.