Nigeria Tackles Won Stats 2026

Nigeria have recorded 7 tackles won across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 0.6 per match.

Nigeria Tackles Won: Form & Insights

Over their last 10 games, Nigeria are averaging 0.7 tackles won per match - W. Ndidi leads that period with 2. Use the match-by-match table above to compare tackles won game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Nigeria vs Russia on 06.10.2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tackles won do Nigeria average per game?

Nigeria average 0.6 tackles won per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 12 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 0.7 per match.

How do Nigeria's tackles won break down home vs away?

Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's tackles won totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.

Nigeria player tackles won rates

Player	Position	Apps	Tackles won	Per game	1+ hit rate
Bruno Onyemaechi	defender	6	7	1.17	33%
Samuel Chukwueze	attacker	3	6	2	33%
Bright Osayi-Samuel	defender	5	5	1	40%
Semi Ajayi	defender	6	2	0.33	33%
Wilfred Ndidi	midfielder	5	2	0.4	20%
Calvin Bassey	defender	4	2	0.5	50%
Raphael Onyedika	midfielder	4	2	0.5	25%
Tochukwu Nnadi	midfielder	2	2	1	50%
Moses Simon	attacker	7	1	0.14	14%
Igoh Ogbu	defender	4	1	0.25	25%
Zaidu Sanusi	defender	2	1	0.5	50%
Chidozie Awaziem	defender	1	1	1	100%
Abdullahi Bewene	midfielder	1	1	1	100%
Alex Iwobi	attacker	7	0	0	0%
Akor Adams	attacker	7	0	0	0%
Ademola Lookman	attacker	6	0	0	0%
Frank Onyeka	midfielder	4	0	0	0%
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru	midfielder	4	0	0	0%
Stanley Nwabali	goalkeeper	4	0	0	0%
Taiwo Awoniyi	attacker	2	0	0	0%
Paul Onuachu	attacker	2	0	0	0%
Chidera Ejuke	attacker	2	0	0	0%
Maduka Okoye	goalkeeper	2	0	0	0%
Terem Moffi	attacker	2	0	0	0%
Tolu Arokodare	attacker	2	0	0	0%

Nigeria tackles won match by match

Date	Competition	Opponent	Venue	Score	Team tackles won
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	10
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	11
14 Jan 2026	Africa Cup of Nations	Morocco	Home	0-0	13

Nigeria Tackles won for 2026 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

Nigeria Tackles won against 2026 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

Nigeria Match total 2026 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

Nigeria next three opponents: tackles won per game this season

Kick-off	Opponent	Their match total	Their tackles won for	Their tackles won against	Match total at that venue	For at that venue	Against at that venue
Tue 6 Oct 16:00	Russia (away)	18	6	12	18	6	12
Wed 11 Nov 00:00	Tanzania (home)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sun 15 Nov 00:00	Tanzania (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-

Nigeria players with the most games of 1+ tackles won 2026

#	Player	Position	Games with 1+	Apps	Hit rate
1	Calvin Bassey	defender	3	6	50%
2	Wilfred Ndidi	midfielder	3	7	43%
3	Bright Osayi-Samuel	defender	3	8	38%
4	Bruno Onyemaechi	defender	3	8	38%
5	Semi Ajayi	defender	3	8	38%

Russia tackles won match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)

Date	Competition	Opponent	Score	Tackles won for	Tackles won against	Match total	1st-half total
29 Sep	Friendly International	Iran (H)	2-0	6	12	18	-