The Super Eagles of Nigeria maintained 39th position in the latest FIFA World ranking that was released on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
In Africa, the Eagles are in sixth position behind the likes of Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire and Tunisia.
The Atlas Lions of Morocco are Africa’s highest ranked team in 14th globally while Senegal and Egypt are 21st and 31st respectively.
Africa Cup of Nations champions Cote d’Ivoire are ranked 33rd while Tunisia occupy 36th place.
Despite an impressive outing during the AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, the Eagles maintained their position.
Under interim coach Austin Eguavoen, the team beat Benin Republic 3-0 in Uyo and drew goalless with Rwanda in Kigali.
In the Top 10 in the FIFA World ranking, there are no changes.
World Cup champions Argentina remain at number one, France are second, Spain are third, England fourth and Brazil fifth while in sixth place is Belgium, the Netherlands are seventh, Portugal occupy eight, Colombia in ninth and Italy 10th.
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