Super Eagles don fall go 45th for FIFA ranking

Nigeria Super Eagles don fall go 45th for the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings wey dem release on Thursday, showing say their decline still dey continue after dem draw 1-1 with South Africa for World Cup qualifiers. The Eric Chelle-led team don win 1-0 against Rwanda for their last match but dem no fit keep the momentum for Bloemfontein. The September ranking show say Nigeria don drop one place from July, wey dem fall from 43rd for April go 44th. For Africa, Super Eagles dey sixth, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire. Côte d’Ivoire don pass Nigeria to take 44th place globally, while Tunisia climb three places to 49th. South Africa jump to 55th after dem collect four points from matches against Lesotho and Nigeria. Lesotho, wey be Nigeria next opponent for qualifiers, dey 153rd, and Benin Republic don improve reach 93rd.

Globally, Spain don return to number one for FIFA rankings after dem win UEFA EURO 2024, wey make Argentina drop to third. France move enter second, England hold fourth, and Portugal enter top five, pass Brazil. Germany fall three places to 12th after dem lose unexpectedly to Slovakia, wey jump ten places to 42nd. Morocco and Senegal still be Africa top teams for the rankings, wey dey 11th and 18th globally. Morocco rise show say dem strong as dem secure early qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup. Super Eagles get chance to improve their ranking when dem face Lesotho and Benin Republic for October, wey fit determine how dem go take perform for World Cup qualifiers and for Africa. The next FIFA Men’s World Ranking go release on October 23, wey go show new position for Nigeria football.