Nigeria Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
Nigeria Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
Nigeria have recorded 91 ball recoveries across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 7.6 per match. A. Iwobi leads the squad with 17 ball recoveries - 8.5 per game. S. Nwabali is next with 16.
Nigeria Ball Recoveries: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Nigeria are averaging 9.1 ball recoveries per match - A. Iwobi leads that period with 17. Use the match-by-match table above to compare ball recoveries game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Nigeria vs Russia on 06.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ball recoveries do Nigeria average per game?
Nigeria average 7.6 ball recoveries per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 12 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 9.1 per match.
Who leads Nigeria for ball recoveries?
A. Iwobi leads Nigeria for ball recoveries in 2026 with 17 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 8.5 per game. S. Nwabali is second with 16.
How do Nigeria's ball recoveries break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's ball recoveries totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Nigeria player ball recoveries rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Ball recoveries |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Stanley Nwabali | goalkeeper | 4 | 24 | 6 | 50% |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | defender | 6 | 14 | 2.33 | 50% |
| Maduka Okoye | goalkeeper | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 50% |
| Calvin Bassey | defender | 4 | 12 | 3 | 50% |
| Alex Iwobi | attacker | 7 | 11 | 1.57 | 43% |
| Moses Simon | attacker | 7 | 9 | 1.29 | 43% |
| Semi Ajayi | defender | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 50% |
| Frank Onyeka | midfielder | 4 | 8 | 2 | 50% |
| Samuel Chukwueze | attacker | 3 | 8 | 2.67 | 33% |
| Ademola Lookman | attacker | 6 | 7 | 1.17 | 33% |
| Raphael Onyedika | midfielder | 4 | 7 | 1.75 | 75% |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | defender | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 40% |
| Wilfred Ndidi | midfielder | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 20% |
| Igoh Ogbu | defender | 4 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| Victor Osimhen | attacker | 1 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Akor Adams | attacker | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 43% |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | midfielder | 4 | 3 | 0.75 | 50% |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | midfielder | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Christian Akpan | defender | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Paul Onuachu | attacker | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Chidera Ejuke | attacker | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Abdullahi Bewene | midfielder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Zaidu Sanusi | defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Terem Moffi | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Nigeria ball recoveries match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team ball recoveries |
Opposition ball recoveries |
Match total |
Top player |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea-Bissau | Away | 3-0 | 0 | | | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar | Home | 2-1 | 0 | | | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Portugal | Away | 2-1 | 43 | | | |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Poland | Away | 2-2 | 0 | | | |
| 30 May 2026 | Friendly International | Jamaica | Away | 0-3 | 0 | | | |
| 26 May 2026 | Friendly International | Zimbabwe | Home | 2-0 | 0 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Jordan | Away | 2-2 | 0 | | | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Iran | Away | 1-2 | 0 | | | |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt | Away | 0-0 | 50 | | | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco | Home | 0-0 | 61 | | | |
Nigeria Ball recoveries 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Nigeria Ball recoveries 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Nigeria 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Nigeria next three opponents: ball recoveries per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their ball recoveries for |
Their ball recoveries against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Tue 6 Oct 16:00 | Russia (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wed 11 Nov 00:00 | Tanzania (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sun 15 Nov 00:00 | Tanzania (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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