By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Super Eagles of Nigeria climbed up three places in the latest ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).
FIFA released the latest men’s ranking on its official website on Thursday morning.
The Super Eagles defeated the Mediterranean Knights of Libya 1-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, their only engagement in October.
The three-time African champions were previously ranked 36th in the world.
Augustine Eguavoen’s side are also now the fourth best team in Africa.
The West Africans moved from sixth to fourth position on the continent.
The Atlas Lions of Morocco, Terangha Lions of Senegal and Pharaohs of Egypt are the only teams ranked above the Super Eagles in Africa.
Argentina remain on top of the ranking with France and Spain in second and third position respectively.
England and Brazil completed the top five teams in the world.
The next FIFA World Ranking will be published on November 28.
