Nigeria Clearances Stats 2027

Nigeria have recorded 48 clearances across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2027, averaging 4 per match. C. Bassey leads the squad with 7 clearances - 3.5 per game. S. Nwabali is next with 4.

Nigeria Clearances: Form & Insights

Over their last 10 games, Nigeria are averaging 4.8 clearances per match - B. Fredrick leads that period with 12. Use the match-by-match table above to compare clearances game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Nigeria vs Madagascar on 25.09.2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clearances do Nigeria average per game?

Nigeria average 4 clearances per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2027, based on 12 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 4.8 per match.

Who leads Nigeria for clearances?

C. Bassey leads Nigeria for clearances in 2027 with 7 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers - an average of 3.5 per game. S. Nwabali is second with 4.

How do Nigeria's clearances break down home vs away?

Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Nigeria's clearances totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2027.

Nigeria player clearances rates

Player	Position	Apps	Clearances	Per game	1+ hit rate
Semi Ajayi	defender	6	28	4.67	83%
Calvin Bassey	defender	4	16	4	100%
Bright Osayi-Samuel	defender	6	13	2.17	67%
Bruno Onyemaechi	defender	6	8	1.33	67%
Stanley Nwabali	goalkeeper	4	5	1.25	75%
Alex Iwobi	attacker	7	4	0.57	43%
Wilfred Ndidi	midfielder	5	4	0.8	40%
Victor Osimhen	attacker	3	4	1.33	100%
Ademola Lookman	attacker	6	2	0.33	17%
Raphael Onyedika	midfielder	5	2	0.4	40%
Igoh Ogbu	defender	4	2	0.5	25%
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru	midfielder	4	2	0.5	50%
Abdullahi Bewene	midfielder	1	2	2	100%
Moses Simon	attacker	7	1	0.14	14%
Akor Adams	attacker	7	1	0.14	14%
Chidera Ejuke	attacker	2	1	0.5	50%
Maduka Okoye	goalkeeper	2	1	0.5	50%
Zaidu Sanusi	defender	2	1	0.5	50%
Samuel Chukwueze	attacker	2	1	0.5	50%
Chidozie Awaziem	defender	1	1	1	100%
Christian Akpan	defender	1	1	1	100%
Frank Onyeka	midfielder	5	0	0	0%
Paul Onuachu	attacker	2	0	0	0%
Terem Moffi	attacker	2	0	0	0%
Emmanuel Fernandez	defender	2	0	0	0%

Nigeria clearances match by match

Date	Competition	Opponent	Venue	Score	Team clearances
10 Jun 2026	Friendly International	Portugal	Away	2-1	15
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	17
14 Jan 2026	Africa Cup of Nations	Morocco	Home	0-0	40
10 Jan 2026	Africa Cup of Nations	Algeria	Away	0-2	18
5 Jan 2026	Africa Cup of Nations	Mozambique	Home	4-0	11

Nigeria Clearances for 2027 by venue

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

Nigeria Clearances against 2027 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 2027 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: clearances per game this season

Kick-off	Opponent	Their match total	Their clearances for	Their clearances against	Match total at that venue	For at that venue	Against at that venue
Fri 25 Sep 16:00	Madagascar (home)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tue 29 Sep 16:00	Guinea-Bissau (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tue 6 Oct 00:00	Russia (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-