National Team
Though Nigerian by birth, Olisadebe became a Polish citizen in 2000 and was selected by the Poland national team.
Olisadebe scored 8 times during the 2002 World Cup qualifiers to help secure Poland's place in Japan and South Korea.
Olisadebe scored Poland's first goal of their 2002 FIFA World Cup campaign in a 3-1 victory against the United States, however Poland did not progress to the second round and Olisadebe would not score again for his nation.
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