Nigeria national football team statistics and records: appearances - 2026
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Who made the most appearances for Nigeria during the 2026 season?
Both starting and substitute appearances are included.
| Player | Caps | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Simon | 16 | 06 Sep 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Akor Adams | 14 | 10 Oct 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Alex Iwobi | 14 | 06 Sep 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Ademola Lookman | 13 | 06 Sep 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Calvin Bassey | 13 | 06 Sep 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | 13 | 06 Sep 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 13 | 06 Sep 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Samuel Chukwueze | 12 | 09 Sep 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Stanley Nwabili | 12 | 06 Sep 2025 | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Frank Onyeka | 11 | 06 Sep 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Victor Osimhen | 11 | 06 Sep 2025 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | 11 | 06 Sep 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Semi Ajayi | 11 | 10 Oct 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | 10 | 06 Sep 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Zaidu Sanusi | 8 | 10 Oct 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Igoh Ogbu | 8 | 30 Dec 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Raphael Onyedika | 7 | 30 Dec 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Paul Onuachu | 7 | 23 Dec 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Chidozie Awaziem | 6 | 13 Nov 2025 | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Tolu Arokodare | 6 | 06 Sep 2025 | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Benjamin Fredrick | 6 | 06 Sep 2025 | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Chidera Ejuke | 5 | 13 Nov 2025 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Philip Otele | 4 | 31 Mar 2026 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Terem Moffi | 4 | 14 Oct 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | 4 | 30 Dec 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| William Troost-Ekong | 4 | 06 Sep 2025 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 3 | 26 May 2026 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Chibuike Nwaiwu | 3 | 27 Mar 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Emmanuel Fernandez | 3 | 27 Mar 2026 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Maduka Okoye | 2 | 27 Mar 2026 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Kenneth Igboke | 2 | 26 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Francis Uzoho | 2 | 30 Dec 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 | 06 Sep 2025 | 09 Sep 2025 |
| Femi Azeez | 2 | 26 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Chibueze Oputa | 2 | 26 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Tosin Oyedokun | 2 | 26 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Aderemi Adeoye | 2 | 26 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Alhassan Yusuf | 2 | 26 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Ola Aina | 2 | 06 Sep 2025 | 09 Sep 2025 |
| Arthur Okonkwo | 2 | 26 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Samson Tijani | 2 | 26 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Abdullahi Bewene | 1 | 03 Jun 2026 | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Leonard Ngenge | 1 | 12 Aug 2025 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Ryan Alebiosu | 1 | 30 Dec 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Ayobami Junior | 1 | 30 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Sikiru Alimi | 1 | 19 Aug 2025 | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Adebayo Adeleye | 1 | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Tijani Al Ameen | 1 | 30 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Christantus Uche | 1 | 09 Sep 2025 | 09 Sep 2025 |
| Olakunle Olusegun | 1 | 14 Oct 2025 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Salim Fago Lawal | 1 | 30 Dec 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Owen Oseni | 1 | 26 May 2026 | 26 May 2026 |
| Anas Yusuf | 1 | 19 Aug 2025 | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Yira Sor | 1 | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 |