By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Super Eagles of Nigeria rose up one position in the latest ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, on Thursday, Prompt News reports.
The Super Eagles, who finished 2024 in 44th position are now ranked 43rd in the world.
Eric Chelle’s side however dropped from sixth to fifth position in Africa.
The team under new coach Eric Chelle beat Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali, before they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Zimbabwe in continuation of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series.
The Atlas Lions of Morocco are the highest ranked African team at 12th position.
Terangha Lions of Morocco, Pharaohs of Egypt, Desert Foxes of Algeria and Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire complete the top five teams on the continent.
World champions Argentina maintained top spot on the ranking with Spain, France, England and Brazil keeping their place in the top five.
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