FIFA Rankings: Nigeria Move Up 3 Places

FIFA Rankings: Nigeria Move Up 3 Places

Sampson Adedeji

The impressive performance of Nigeria's Super Eagles in the recent 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier has improved its ranking on the latest FIFA Rankings, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Nigerian side defeated the Mediterranean Knights of Libya 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Despite the second leg not taking place, the Super Eagles retained its spot as the leader of the group.

The latest rankings released on Thursday morning placed Nigeria in the 36th position as against the previous 39th position.

The 3-time African champions are now placed 4th in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal and Egypt, while newly crowned African champions Ivory Coast is 6th.

Top 10 Africa 1. Morocco 2. Senegal 3. Egypt 4. Nigeria 5. Algeria 6. Cote d'Ivoire 7. Tunisia 8. Cameroon 9. Mali 10. DR Congo.