Niger Long Balls Stats 2026
Niger Long Balls Stats 2026
Niger have recorded 118 long balls across 8 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 14.8 per match. M. Tanja leads the squad with 43 long balls - 21.5 per game. R. Alhassane is next with 13.
Niger Long Balls: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Niger are averaging 14.8 long balls per match - M. Tanja leads that period with 43. Use the match-by-match table above to compare long balls game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Niger vs Algeria on 06.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long balls do Niger average per game?
Niger average 14.8 long balls per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 8 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 14.8 per match.
Who leads Niger for long balls?
M. Tanja leads Niger for long balls in 2026 with 43 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 21.5 per game. R. Alhassane is second with 13.
How do Niger's long balls break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Niger's long balls totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Niger player long balls rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Long balls |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Oumar Sako | defender | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 40% |
| Ali Mohamed | midfielder | 3 | 13 | 4.33 | 67% |
| Mohamed Abdouramane | defender | 3 | 12 | 4 | 67% |
| Rahim Alhassane | defender | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 40% |
| Camara Aboubacar | defender | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 100% |
| Youssouf Oumarou | midfielder | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 50% |
| Ousseni Badamassi | midfielder | 4 | 7 | 1.75 | 50% |
| Victorien Adebayor | attacker | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 25% |
| Amadou Wonkoye | attacker | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Kairou Amoustapha | attacker | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Daniel Sosah | attacker | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Amadou Moutari | attacker | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hassane Adamou | midfielder | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mahamadou Tanja | goalkeeper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yac Diori | defender | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mamane Amadou Sabo | midfielder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Boubacar Goumey | attacker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mamane Moustapha Amadou Sabo | midfielder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Niger long balls match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team long balls |
Opposition long balls |
Match total |
Top player |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Gabon | Away | 2-0 | 44 | | | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Lesotho | Home | 2-1 | 47 | | | |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Mauritania | Away | 1-0 | 0 | | | |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Benin | Away | 1-1 | 0 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Togo | Home | 0-1 | 0 | | | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Libya | Away | 0-0 | 0 | | | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Friendly International | Guinea | Home | 1-1 | 0 | | | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Friendly International | Burkina Faso | Away | 3-2 | 0 | | | |
| 12 Oct 2025 | CAF World Cup Qualifiers | Zambia | Away | 0-1 | 0 | | | |
| 8 Oct 2025 | CAF World Cup Qualifiers | Congo | Home | 3-1 | 0 | | | |
Niger Long balls for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Niger Long balls against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Niger Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Niger next three opponents: long balls per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their long balls for |
Their long balls against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Tue 6 Oct 19:30 | Algeria (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wed 11 Nov 00:00 | Morocco (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sun 15 Nov 00:00 | Morocco (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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