Key Stats Madagascar Vs Nigeria: Ndidi Aerial Duels; Etebo Most Shots, Passes, Touches & Most Fouled; Aina Key Passes; Ighalo Best PA

Published: July 01, 2019

According to the statistics provided by Whoscored from the Super Eagles 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening, the three-time African champions were better offensively and the Islanders were imperious in defence.

Despite entering the game as a substitute, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi won a joint game-high three aerial duels along with Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Anicet Andrianantenaina and Faneva Ima Andriatsima.

Oghenekaro Etebo was the Super Eagles standout performer vs Madagascar, playing a game-high four shots, had the most touches 92 and won the joint-most fouls (4) along with Andrianantenaina.

Torino defender Ola Aina recorded a joint game-high key passes with Ahmed Musa and Andriamahitsinoro finishing with the same number.

Of the 22 players that started the game, former Watford man Odion Ighalo had the best passing accuracy (93.8 percent) while Etebo registered a game-high 76 passes.

Samuel Kalu, John Ogu and Obi Mikel each made two dribbles, more than any other player that featured in the game.

The Madagascar players recorded game-high figures in tackles (3), interceptions (3), clearances (5), blocked shots (1).

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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