The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved three spots upward in the latest FIFA men’s rankings released on Thursday.
The October rankings released by the world football governing body saw Nigeria gain 5.27 points and move from 39th to 36th worldwide.
The Super Eagles also moved two spots in the continental ranking, with the managerless national team now fourth-best in Africa.
The rankings followed a 1-0 win over Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying game in October.
Argentina, however, remains the first-ranked nation globally, while the top six have not changed. Morocco is the highest-ranked nation in Africa. Comoros were the biggest climbers, gaining 10 places, while Tunisia suffered the worst drop globally, losing 11 places.
Also, Botswana gained the most points, while Cape Verde dropped the most points by a country in the latest rankings.
In the women’s ranking, the Super Falcons remain in the 36th spot globally, and first in Africa.
The next FIFA rankings will be released on November 28, 2024.
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Publish date : 2024-10-24 11:27:00
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