By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking released on Wednesday, Prompt News Online reports.
The Nigerian side, who were ranked 26th in the previous edition, also slipped two places in Africa, moving from fourth to sixth.
Eric Chelle’s team now trail Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire in the continental ranking.
The drop comes after the Super Eagles recorded mixed results in their last three international fixtures. Nigeria opened the run with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar but were subsequently beaten 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau.
They ended the international window with an entertaining 3-3 draw against Russia in a friendly played on Tuesday.
At the top of the global rankings, world champions Spain retained first place, with Argentina, France, England and Portugal completing the top five.
Brazil, Morocco, the Netherlands, Belgium and Mexico occupy the remaining places in the top 10.
The next FIFA men’s world ranking is expected to be released on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
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