Nigeria Clearances Stats 2026
Nigeria Clearances Stats 2026
Nigeria have recorded 48 clearances across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 4 per match. C. Bassey leads the squad with 7 clearances - 3.5 per game. S. Nwabali is next with 4.
Nigeria Clearances: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Nigeria are averaging 4.8 clearances per match - B. Fredrick leads that period with 12. Use the match-by-match table above to compare clearances game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Nigeria vs Russia on 06.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clearances do Nigeria average per game?
Nigeria average 4 clearances per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 12 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 4.8 per match.
Who leads Nigeria for clearances?
C. Bassey leads Nigeria for clearances in 2026 with 7 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 3.5 per game. S. Nwabali is second with 4.
How do Nigeria's clearances break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's clearances totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Nigeria player clearances rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Clearances |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Semi Ajayi | defender | 6 | 24 | 4 | 83% |
| Calvin Bassey | defender | 4 | 19 | 4.75 | 100% |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | defender | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 60% |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | defender | 6 | 11 | 1.83 | 67% |
| Stanley Nwabali | goalkeeper | 4 | 5 | 1.25 | 100% |
| Wilfred Ndidi | midfielder | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 60% |
| Alex Iwobi | attacker | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 29% |
| Ademola Lookman | attacker | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 17% |
| Igoh Ogbu | defender | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 25% |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | midfielder | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Victor Osimhen | attacker | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Abdullahi Bewene | midfielder | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Moses Simon | attacker | 7 | 1 | 0.14 | 14% |
| Akor Adams | attacker | 7 | 1 | 0.14 | 14% |
| Raphael Onyedika | midfielder | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 25% |
| Samuel Chukwueze | attacker | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Chidera Ejuke | attacker | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Maduka Okoye | goalkeeper | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Zaidu Sanusi | defender | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Ola Aina | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Chidozie Awaziem | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Christian Akpan | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Frank Onyeka | midfielder | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Paul Onuachu | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Nigeria clearances match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team clearances |
Opposition clearances |
Match total |
Top player |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea-Bissau | Away | 3-0 | 19 | | | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar | Home | 2-1 | 9 | | | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Portugal | Away | 2-1 | 15 | | | |
| 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 | 17 | | | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco | Home | 0-0 | 40 | | | |
Nigeria Clearances 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 Clearances 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: clearances per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their clearances for |
Their clearances 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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