Nigeria Touches Stats 2026
Nigeria Touches Stats 2026
Nigeria have recorded 1111 touches across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2026, averaging 92.6 per match. C. Bassey leads the squad with 133 touches - 66.5 per game. A. Iwobi is next with 132.
Nigeria Touches: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Nigeria are averaging 111.1 touches per match - C. Bassey leads that period with 133. Use the match-by-match table above to compare touches game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Nigeria vs Russia on 06.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many touches do Nigeria average per game?
Nigeria average 92.6 touches per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026, based on 12 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 111.1 per match.
Who leads Nigeria for touches?
C. Bassey leads Nigeria for touches in 2026 with 133 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 66.5 per game. A. Iwobi is second with 132.
How do Nigeria's touches break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's touches totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Nigeria player touches rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Touches |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Calvin Bassey | defender | 4 | 349 | 87.25 | 100% |
| Semi Ajayi | defender | 6 | 329 | 54.83 | 83% |
| Alex Iwobi | attacker | 7 | 324 | 46.29 | 71% |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | defender | 6 | 314 | 52.33 | 83% |
| Wilfred Ndidi | midfielder | 5 | 193 | 38.6 | 60% |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | defender | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 60% |
| Ademola Lookman | attacker | 6 | 137 | 22.83 | 67% |
| Samuel Chukwueze | attacker | 3 | 136 | 45.33 | 67% |
| Raphael Onyedika | midfielder | 4 | 134 | 33.5 | 75% |
| Moses Simon | attacker | 7 | 127 | 18.14 | 71% |
| Stanley Nwabali | goalkeeper | 4 | 120 | 30 | 100% |
| Akor Adams | attacker | 7 | 104 | 14.86 | 71% |
| Frank Onyeka | midfielder | 4 | 96 | 24 | 75% |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | midfielder | 4 | 75 | 18.75 | 75% |
| Ola Aina | defender | 1 | 60 | 60 | 100% |
| Igoh Ogbu | defender | 4 | 53 | 13.25 | 25% |
| Maduka Okoye | goalkeeper | 2 | 44 | 22 | 50% |
| Moses Usor | attacker | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 100% |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | midfielder | 2 | 36 | 18 | 50% |
| Christian Akpan | defender | 1 | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Victor Osimhen | attacker | 1 | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | attacker | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 100% |
| Zaidu Sanusi | defender | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 50% |
| Abdullahi Bewene | midfielder | 1 | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Paul Onuachu | attacker | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 50% |
Nigeria touches match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team touches |
Opposition touches |
Match total |
Top player |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea-Bissau | Away | 3-0 | 550 | | | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Madagascar | Home | 2-1 | 645 | | | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Portugal | Away | 2-1 | 519 | | | |
| 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 | 569 | | | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco | Home | 0-0 | 786 | | | |
Nigeria Touches 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 Touches 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: touches per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their touches for |
Their touches 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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