Super Eagles Slip In Latest FIFA Rankings

Super Eagles Slip In Latest FIFA Rankings 

Sampson Adedeji 

Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped 8 places in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday morning, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Nigerian side was ranked 30th in April after their superb finish in the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

But the recent performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa and Benin has affected the rating of the team 

Super Eagles not only slipped in the World ranking they also dropped to the 5th position in Africa.

Nigeria now ranked 38th in the World and 5th in Africa, with Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt occupying the first 3 spots in the continent.

African Top 10 

1. Morocco 

2. Senegal

3. Egypt 

4. Ivory Coast 

5. Nigeria

6. Tunisia 

7. Algeria 

8. Cameroon 

9. Mali

10. South Africa