Nigeria Passes Stats 2026
Nigeria Passes Stats - World Cup 2026 Preview
Heading into the World Cup 2026, Nigeria have completed 796 passes across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games, averaging 66.3 per match. A. Iwobi leads the squad with 114 passes in qualifying — 57 per game — completing at least one in 2/2 appearances (100%). C. Bassey follows with 103 passes at 51.5 per game.
Nigeria Passes: World Cup 2026 Betting Insights
Over their last 10 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games, Nigeria are averaging 79.6 passes per match — A. Iwobi leads that period with 114 (57 per game).
Nigeria average 66.3 passes per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game. A. Iwobi is the most involved passer with 114 across qualifying. Use the match-by-match data to assess passing patterns heading into the World Cup 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passes does Nigeria complete per game?
Nigeria average 66.3 passes per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026. Their last 10 game average is 79.6.
Who completes the most passes for Nigeria heading into World Cup 2026?
A. Iwobi leads Nigeria for passes in CAF World Cup Qualifiers with 114 — 57 per game. C. Bassey is second with 103 at 51.5 per game.
Does Nigeria dominate possession in CAF World Cup Qualifiers?
With 66.3 passes per game in CAF World Cup Qualifiers, check the match-by-match data above to assess Nigeria's possession patterns heading into the World Cup 2026.
Do Nigeria pass more at home or away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's passing volumes split by venue across CAF World Cup Qualifiers 2026.
Nigeria player passes rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Passes |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Calvin Bassey | defender | 4 | 283 | 70.75 | 100% |
| Alex Iwobi | attacker | 7 | 278 | 39.71 | 71% |
| Semi Ajayi | defender | 6 | 276 | 46 | 83% |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | defender | 6 | 190 | 31.67 | 83% |
| Wilfred Ndidi | midfielder | 5 | 145 | 29 | 60% |
| Raphael Onyedika | midfielder | 4 | 111 | 27.75 | 75% |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | defender | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 60% |
| Stanley Nwabali | goalkeeper | 4 | 84 | 21 | 100% |
| Ademola Lookman | attacker | 6 | 82 | 13.67 | 67% |
| Samuel Chukwueze | attacker | 3 | 79 | 26.33 | 67% |
| Frank Onyeka | midfielder | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 75% |
| Akor Adams | attacker | 7 | 61 | 8.71 | 71% |
| Moses Simon | attacker | 7 | 60 | 8.57 | 71% |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | midfielder | 4 | 56 | 14 | 75% |
| Ola Aina | defender | 1 | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Igoh Ogbu | defender | 4 | 43 | 10.75 | 25% |
| Maduka Okoye | goalkeeper | 2 | 30 | 15 | 50% |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | midfielder | 2 | 28 | 14 | 50% |
| Christian Akpan | defender | 1 | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Moses Usor | attacker | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 100% |
| Victor Osimhen | attacker | 1 | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | attacker | 2 | 14 | 7 | 100% |
| Zaidu Sanusi | defender | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 50% |
| Abdullahi Bewene | midfielder | 1 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Paul Onuachu | attacker | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 50% |
Nigeria passes match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team passes |
Opposition passes |
Match total |
Top player |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea-Bissau | Away | 3-0 | 370 | | | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar | Home | 2-1 | 460 | | | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Portugal | Away | 2-1 | 373 | | | |
| 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 | 392 | | | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco | Home | 0-0 | 556 | | | |
Nigeria passes 2026: last 10 games
- Passes for per game
- 427.33
- Passes against per game
- 429.5
- Match total passes per game
- 856.83
- Games
- 6
- League rank for match passes
- 13 of 24
Nigeria Passes for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 375.5 % |
Over 400.5 % |
Over 425.5 % |
Over 450.5 % |
Over 475.5 % |
| Home | 2 | 507.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% |
| Away | 4 | 387.25 | 50% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Overall | 6 | 427.33 | 67% | 50% | 33% | 33% | 17% |
Nigeria Passes against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 375.5 % |
Over 400.5 % |
Over 425.5 % |
Over 450.5 % |
Over 475.5 % |
| Home | 2 | 459.5 | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Away | 4 | 414.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 25% |
| Overall | 6 | 429.5 | 67% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 33% |
Nigeria Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 800.5 % |
Over 825.5 % |
Over 850.5 % |
Over 875.5 % |
Over 900.5 % |
| Home | 2 | 967 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Away | 4 | 801.75 | 50% | 50% | 50% | 25% | 25% |
| Overall | 6 | 856.83 | 67% | 67% | 67% | 33% | 33% |
Nigeria Team passes 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team passes |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Passes / match | 427.33 | 507.5 | 387.25 |
| Passes over 375.5 | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Passes over 400.5 | 50% | 100% | 25% |
| Passes over 425.5 | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Passes over 450.5 | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Passes over 475.5 | 17% | 50% | 0% |
Nigeria Passes against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Passes against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Passes against / match | 429.5 | 459.5 | 414.5 |
| Passes against over 375.5 | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Passes against over 400.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Passes against over 425.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Passes against over 450.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Passes against over 475.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
Nigeria Match passes 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match passes |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match passes / match | 856.83 | 967 | 801.75 |
| Match passes over 800.5 | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Match passes over 825.5 | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Match passes over 850.5 | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Match passes over 875.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Match passes over 900.5 | 33% | 50% | 25% |
Nigeria passes match by match 2026
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Passes for |
Passes against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 29 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea-Bissau (A) | 3-0 | 370 | 303 | 673 | - |
| 25 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar (H) | 2-1 | 460 | 392 | 852 | - |
| 10 Jun | Friendly International | Portugal (A) | 2-1 | 373 | 588 | 961 | - |
| 17 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt (A) | 0-0 | 393 | 459 | 852 | - |
| 14 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco (H) | 0-0 | 555 | 527 | 1082 | - |
| 10 Jan | Africa Cup of Nations | Algeria (A) | 0-2 | 413 | 308 | 721 | - |
CAF World Cup Qualifiers passes table 2026: every team's passes per game
Nigeria passes against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 850.5 % |
| Vs top six | 3 | 265.67 | 246.67 | 512.33 | 0% |
| Vs top half | 3 | 265.67 | 246.67 | 512.33 | 0% |
| Vs bottom half | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Vs bottom six | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Nigeria passes per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 850.5 % |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2027 | 2 | 415 | 347.5 | 762.5 | 50% |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2025 | 7 | 487.71 | 357 | 844.71 | 57% |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2025 | 5 | 464.8 | 320 | 784.8 | 0% |
| Friendly International | 2025 | 1 | 368 | 494 | 862 | 100% |
| Friendly International | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Nigeria next three opponents: passes per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their passes for |
Their passes against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Tue 6 Oct 16:00 | Russia (away) | 865.67 | 532.33 | 333.33 | 867 | 560.6 | 306.4 |
| Wed 11 Nov 00:00 | Tanzania (home) | 866.67 | 368.83 | 497.83 | 857.75 | 335.25 | 522.5 |
| Sun 15 Nov 00:00 | Tanzania (away) | 866.67 | 368.83 | 497.83 | 884.5 | 436 | 448.5 |
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Russia passes match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Passes for |
Passes against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 29 Sep | Friendly International | Iran (H) | 2-0 | 663 | 317 | 980 | - |
| 9 Jun | Friendly International | Trinidad and Tobago (H) | 3-0 | 532 | 287 | 819 | - |
| 5 Jun | Friendly International | Burkina Faso (H) | 3-0 | 523 | 346 | 869 | - |
| 28 May | Friendly International | Egypt (A) | 1-0 | 391 | 468 | 859 | - |
| 31 Mar | Friendly International | Mali (H) | 0-0 | 582 | 334 | 916 | - |
| 27 Mar | Friendly International | Nicaragua (H) | 3-1 | 503 | 248 | 751 | - |
| 15 Nov | Friendly International | Chile (H) | 0-2 | 534 | 356 | 890 | - |
| 12 Nov | Friendly International | Peru (H) | 1-1 | 529 | 434 | 963 | - |
| 14 Oct | Friendly International | Bolivia (H) | 3-0 | 404 | 490 | 894 | - |
| 10 Oct | Friendly International | Iran (H) | 2-1 | 451 | 374 | 825 | - |
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