Nigeria Long Balls Stats 2026
Nigeria Long Balls Stats 2026
Nigeria have recorded 121 long balls across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 10.1 per match. S. Nwabali leads the squad with 31 long balls - 15.5 per game. A. Iwobi is next with 18.
Nigeria Long Balls: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Nigeria are averaging 12.1 long balls per match - S. Nwabali leads that period with 31. Use the match-by-match table above to compare long balls game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Nigeria vs Russia on 06.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long balls do Nigeria average per game?
Nigeria average 10.1 long balls per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 12 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 12.1 per match.
Who leads Nigeria for long balls?
S. Nwabali leads Nigeria for long balls in 2026 with 31 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 15.5 per game. A. Iwobi is second with 18.
How do Nigeria's long balls break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's long balls totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Nigeria player long balls rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Long balls |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Calvin Bassey | defender | 4 | 36 | 9 | 100% |
| Stanley Nwabali | goalkeeper | 4 | 32 | 8 | 100% |
| Alex Iwobi | attacker | 7 | 30 | 4.29 | 71% |
| Semi Ajayi | defender | 6 | 24 | 4 | 83% |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | defender | 6 | 24 | 4 | 83% |
| Raphael Onyedika | midfielder | 4 | 17 | 4.25 | 75% |
| Maduka Okoye | goalkeeper | 2 | 14 | 7 | 50% |
| Wilfred Ndidi | midfielder | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 60% |
| Frank Onyeka | midfielder | 4 | 7 | 1.75 | 50% |
| Samuel Chukwueze | attacker | 3 | 7 | 2.33 | 67% |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | defender | 5 | 5 | 1 | 40% |
| Moses Simon | attacker | 7 | 4 | 0.57 | 57% |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | midfielder | 4 | 3 | 0.75 | 50% |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | midfielder | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 50% |
| Moses Usor | attacker | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 50% |
| Ola Aina | defender | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Christian Akpan | defender | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Akor Adams | attacker | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 14% |
| Ademola Lookman | attacker | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Igoh Ogbu | defender | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 25% |
| Zaidu Sanusi | defender | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Paul Onuachu | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chidera Ejuke | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Terem Moffi | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Nigeria 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 | Guinea-Bissau | Away | 3-0 | 49 | | | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar | Home | 2-1 | 36 | | | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Portugal | Away | 2-1 | 42 | | | |
| 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 | 41 | | | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco | Home | 0-0 | 68 | | | |
Nigeria 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Nigeria 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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: 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 16:00 | Russia (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wed 11 Nov 00:00 | Tanzania (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sun 15 Nov 00:00 | Tanzania (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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