Nigeria Touches Stats 2027

Nigeria have recorded 1111 touches across 12 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games in 2027, 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 Madagascar on 25.09.2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many touches do Nigeria average per game?

Nigeria average 92.6 touches per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2027, 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 2027 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 2027.

Nigeria player touches rates

Player	Position	Apps	Touches	Per game	1+ hit rate
Calvin Bassey	defender	4	345	86.25	100%
Semi Ajayi	defender	6	344	57.33	83%
Alex Iwobi	attacker	7	342	48.86	71%
Bruno Onyemaechi	defender	6	301	50.17	83%
Bright Osayi-Samuel	defender	6	249	41.5	67%
Frank Onyeka	midfielder	5	166	33.2	80%
Ademola Lookman	attacker	6	164	27.33	67%
Wilfred Ndidi	midfielder	5	161	32.2	60%
Akor Adams	attacker	7	157	22.43	71%
Raphael Onyedika	midfielder	5	152	30.4	80%
Stanley Nwabali	goalkeeper	4	138	34.5	100%
Moses Simon	attacker	7	110	15.71	71%
Samuel Chukwueze	attacker	2	83	41.5	50%
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru	midfielder	4	75	18.75	75%
Victor Osimhen	attacker	3	72	24	100%
Igoh Ogbu	defender	4	53	13.25	25%
Maduka Okoye	goalkeeper	2	44	22	50%
Tochukwu Nnadi	midfielder	2	36	18	50%
Christian Akpan	defender	1	32	32	100%
Zaidu Sanusi	defender	2	23	11.5	50%
Abdullahi Bewene	midfielder	1	22	22	100%
Paul Onuachu	attacker	2	17	8.5	50%
Terem Moffi	attacker	2	13	6.5	50%
Chidozie Awaziem	defender	1	3	3	100%
Chidera Ejuke	attacker	2	2	1	50%

Nigeria touches match by match

Date	Competition	Opponent	Venue	Score	Team touches
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
10 Jan 2026	Africa Cup of Nations	Algeria	Away	0-2	612
5 Jan 2026	Africa Cup of Nations	Mozambique	Home	4-0	682

Nigeria Touches 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 Touches 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: 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
Fri 25 Sep 16:00	Madagascar (home)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tue 29 Sep 16:00	Guinea-Bissau (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tue 6 Oct 00:00	Russia (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-