The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped to 45th in the latest FIFA World Football Ranking, slipping one spot from their previous position. This decline means they are no longer among Africa’s top five teams, now ranking sixth on the continent behind ¹:
– Africa’s Top 5 Teams:
– 1st: Morocco (11th globally)
– 2nd: Senegal
– 3rd: Egypt
– 4th: Algeria
– 5th: Côte d’Ivoire
The Super Eagles’ drop to 45th is attributed to their recent performances, including a 1-1 draw against South Africa and a 4-0 loss to Sudan in World Cup qualifiers. Despite winning two matches against Rwanda and Congo, their points tally wasn’t enough to maintain their previous ranking.
Recent FIFA Rankings Trend:
– 2020: 35th
– 2021: 36th
– 2022: 35th
– 2023: 40-42nd
– 2024: 44th (end of 2024), then briefly rose to 43rd before dropping to 45th
This ranking could impact Nigeria’s seeding in future tournaments, potentially pairing them with tougher opponents in qualification campaigns.
