10 Nigerian players have featured in the 2026/27 Champions League so far, with 2 goals and 2 assists between them. Moses Usor (Lask Linz) and Christian Nwachukwu (Sabah FA) are the top scorers with 1 goal each.
This page tracks every Nigerian footballer who has played in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, with their club, appearances, minutes, goals and assists. It updates automatically every six hours from official match data, so you never have to check each club’s result to see how the Nigerians got on.
Which Nigerian players are in the Champions League this season?
The table below lists every Nigerian who has played Champions League minutes this season, including the qualifying rounds, sorted by goals and then assists. Rows in green are players who have scored or set up a goal.
| Player | Club | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Usor | Lask Linz | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Nwachukwu | Sabah FA | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Samuel Isife | Slavia Praha | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sopuruchukwu Onyemaechi | Olympiakos Piraeus | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Papa Mustapha Daniel | Celje | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Taofeek Ismaheel | Gornik Zabrze | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Ayaosi | Slavia Praha | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi | Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdullahi Alhassan | FC Iberia 1999 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ademola Lookman | Atletico Madrid | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Includes qualifying rounds. Green rows: scored or assisted. Only players who have played Champions League minutes are listed. Data from API-Football, refreshed every 6 hours; last updated 23 Sep 2026, 11:31pm WAT.
How many Nigerians have scored in the Champions League this season?
The summary at the top of this page gives the live count of Nigerian goals and assists in the 2026/27 competition. For the full scoring chart across every nationality, including where the Nigerians sit, see our Champions League top scorers page, where Nigerian players are highlighted.
Why are some clubs on this list already out of the Champions League?
The tracker counts the qualifying rounds as well as the league phase, because they are part of the same Champions League season. Clubs knocked out in qualifying stay on the list with the minutes and goals their Nigerian players picked up, but they won’t add to their totals.
Where can I follow the Champions League table and fixtures?
Our Champions League table and fixtures page shows the live league-phase standings and the next round of matches in Nigerian time (WAT). For our AI pick on every game, including the ones involving Nigerians, go to our Champions League predictions.
How often is this tracker updated?
The data refreshes automatically every six hours, so a goal on a Tuesday or Wednesday night shows up by the following morning. The time of the last update is shown under the table.
Where can I find more about the Super Eagles?
Several players on this list are in or around the national team. See the current Super Eagles squad and the Super Eagles fixtures, and read the latest from Europe in our Champions League news.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nigerian players are playing in the Champions League in 2026/27?
Every Nigerian who has played Champions League minutes this season is listed in the table on this page, with their club. The list updates automatically every six hours.
Does the tracker include the qualifying rounds?
Yes. Minutes, goals and assists from the qualifying rounds count, because they are part of the 2026/27 Champions League season.
Where does the data come from?
The figures come from API-Football, which collects official match data for every Champions League game. Players are listed when their registered nationality is Nigerian.
Why is a Nigerian player at a Champions League club missing?
A player only appears once he has played Champions League minutes this season. Players who are injured, left out of the squad or unused substitutes are added as soon as they get on the pitch.
