Nigeria’s Super Eagles remain stagnant in latest FIFA ranking

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have remained static in the monthly FIFA rankings released for September.

The latest ranking was announced on Thursday few days after the recent international window when various countries in Africa played in 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

The three-time African champions defeated the Cheetah of Benin 3-0 and picked a 0-0 draw against the Amavubi of Rwanda in the qualifiers.

According to the ranking by the World Soccer governing body, FIFA, Super Eagles are placed in 39th position in the World and 6th in Africa

The Nigerian team will have another opportunity to improve their ranking when the qualifier in October takes place.

Nigeria are scheduled to face Libya in a two-legged qualifiers fixtures in October, 2024.

Top 10 ranked countries in Africa

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