Nigeria Duels Won Stats 2026
Nigeria Duels Won Stats 2026
Nigeria have recorded 64 duels won across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 5.3 per match. A. Lookman leads the squad with 8 duels won - 4 per game. B. Osayi-Samuel is next with 6.
Nigeria Duels Won: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Nigeria are averaging 6.4 duels won per match - A. Lookman leads that period with 8. Use the match-by-match table above to compare duels won game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Nigeria vs Russia on 06.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many duels won do Nigeria average per game?
Nigeria average 5.3 duels won per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 12 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 6.4 per match.
Who leads Nigeria for duels won?
A. Lookman leads Nigeria for duels won in 2026 with 8 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 4 per game. B. Osayi-Samuel is second with 6.
How do Nigeria's duels won break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's duels won totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Nigeria player duels won rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Duels won |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | defender | 6 | 31 | 5.17 | 83% |
| Calvin Bassey | defender | 4 | 27 | 6.75 | 100% |
| Wilfred Ndidi | midfielder | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 60% |
| Samuel Chukwueze | attacker | 3 | 18 | 6 | 67% |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | defender | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 60% |
| Moses Simon | attacker | 7 | 15 | 2.14 | 71% |
| Semi Ajayi | defender | 6 | 13 | 2.17 | 83% |
| Frank Onyeka | midfielder | 4 | 13 | 3.25 | 75% |
| Ademola Lookman | attacker | 6 | 8 | 1.33 | 50% |
| Alex Iwobi | attacker | 7 | 7 | 1 | 43% |
| Akor Adams | attacker | 7 | 6 | 0.86 | 43% |
| Moses Usor | attacker | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 100% |
| Igoh Ogbu | defender | 4 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| Raphael Onyedika | midfielder | 4 | 4 | 1 | 50% |
| Paul Onuachu | attacker | 2 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | midfielder | 2 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Ola Aina | defender | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Victor Osimhen | attacker | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | midfielder | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | attacker | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Zaidu Sanusi | defender | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| George Ilenikhena | attacker | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Stanley Nwabali | goalkeeper | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 25% |
| Chidozie Awaziem | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Christian Akpan | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Nigeria duels won match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team duels won |
Opposition duels won |
Match total |
Top player |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea-Bissau | Away | 3-0 | 43 | | | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar | Home | 2-1 | 41 | | | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Portugal | Away | 2-1 | 30 | | | |
| 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 | 39 | | | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco | Home | 0-0 | 66 | | | |
Nigeria duels won 2026: last 10 games
- Duels won for per game
- 46.17
- Duels won against per game
- 48.33
- Match total duels won per game
- 94.5
- Games
- 6
- League rank for match duels won
- 9 of 23
Nigeria Duels won for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 35.5 % |
Over 40.5 % |
Over 45.5 % |
Over 50.5 % |
Over 55.5 % |
| Home | 2 | 53 | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Away | 4 | 42.75 | 75% | 50% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Overall | 6 | 46.17 | 83% | 67% | 33% | 33% | 33% |
Nigeria Duels won against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 35.5 % |
Over 40.5 % |
Over 45.5 % |
Over 50.5 % |
Over 55.5 % |
| Home | 2 | 58.5 | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Away | 4 | 43.25 | 100% | 75% | 25% | 0% | 0% |
| Overall | 6 | 48.33 | 100% | 83% | 33% | 17% | 17% |
Nigeria Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 70.5 % |
Over 80.5 % |
Over 90.5 % |
Over 100.5 % |
Over 110.5 % |
| Home | 2 | 111.5 | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Away | 4 | 86 | 75% | 75% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
| Overall | 6 | 94.5 | 83% | 83% | 33% | 33% | 17% |
Nigeria Team duels won 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team duels won |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Duels won / match | 46.17 | 53 | 42.75 |
| Duels won over 35.5 | 83% | 100% | 75% |
| Duels won over 40.5 | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Duels won over 45.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Duels won over 50.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Duels won over 55.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
Nigeria Duels won against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Duels won against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Duels won against / match | 48.33 | 58.5 | 43.25 |
| Duels won against over 35.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Duels won against over 40.5 | 83% | 100% | 75% |
| Duels won against over 45.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Duels won against over 50.5 | 17% | 50% | 0% |
| Duels won against over 55.5 | 17% | 50% | 0% |
Nigeria Match duels won 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match duels won |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match duels won / match | 94.5 | 111.5 | 86 |
| Match duels won over 70.5 | 83% | 100% | 75% |
| Match duels won over 80.5 | 83% | 100% | 75% |
| Match duels won over 90.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Match duels won over 100.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Match duels won over 110.5 | 17% | 50% | 0% |
Nigeria duels won match by match 2026
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Duels won for |
Duels won against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 29 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea-Bissau (A) | 3-0 | 43 | 42 | 85 | - |
| 25 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar (H) | 2-1 | 41 | 45 | 86 | - |
| 10 Jun | Friendly International | Portugal (A) | 2-1 | 30 | 38 | 68 | - |
| 17 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt (A) | 0-0 | 39 | 44 | 83 | - |
| 14 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco (H) | 0-0 | 65 | 72 | 137 | - |
| 10 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Algeria (A) | 0-2 | 59 | 49 | 108 | - |
CAF World Cup Qualifiers duels won table 2026: every team's duels won per game
Nigeria duels won against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 90.5 % |
| Vs top six | 1 | 31 | 45 | 76 | 0% |
| Vs top half | 1 | 31 | 45 | 76 | 0% |
| Vs bottom half | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Vs bottom six | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Nigeria duels won per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 90.5 % |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2027 | 2 | 42 | 43.5 | 85.5 | 0% |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2025 | 7 | 48.86 | 49 | 97.86 | 57% |
| Friendly International | 2025 | 1 | 39 | 41 | 80 | 0% |
Nigeria next three opponents: duels won per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their duels won for |
Their duels won against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Tue 6 Oct 16:00 | Russia (away) | 86 | 42.4 | 43.6 | 88.75 | 44.25 | 44.5 |
| Wed 11 Nov 00:00 | Tanzania (home) | 106.8 | 53.8 | 53 | 109.33 | 55.33 | 54 |
| Sun 15 Nov 00:00 | Tanzania (away) | 106.8 | 53.8 | 53 | 103 | 51.5 | 51.5 |
Nigeria players with the most games of 1+ duels won 2026
Nigeria players with the most games of 2+ duels won 2026
Nigeria players with the most games of 4+ duels won 2026
Russia duels won match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Duels won for |
Duels won against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 29 Sep | Friendly International | Iran (H) | 2-0 | 44 | 52 | 96 | - |
| 9 Jun | Friendly International | Trinidad and Tobago (H) | 3-0 | 40 | 47 | 87 | - |
| 5 Jun | Friendly International | Burkina Faso (H) | 3-0 | 44 | 37 | 81 | - |
| 28 May | Friendly International | Egypt (A) | 1-0 | 35 | 40 | 75 | - |
| 27 Mar | Friendly International | Nicaragua (H) | 3-1 | 49 | 42 | 91 | - |
| 15 Nov | Friendly International | Chile (H) | 0-2 | 46 | 35 | 81 | - |
| 12 Nov | Friendly International | Peru (H) | 1-1 | 36 | 53 | 89 | - |
| 14 Oct | Friendly International | Bolivia (H) | 3-0 | 42 | 44 | 86 | - |
| 10 Oct | Friendly International | Iran (H) | 2-1 | 34 | 35 | 69 | - |
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