The Digest:
The Super Eagles have climbed three spots to 38th in FIFA's latest world rankings despite failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after their penalty shootout loss to DR Congo.
Key Points:
- Nigeria moved from 41st to 38th in the global FIFA rankings
- Maintained 5th position among African national teams
- Ranking improvement comes despite World Cup qualification failure
- Lost to DR Congo on penalties in the African playoffs final
- Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria remain Africa's top four
- Spain retains the world number one position
- Next FIFA ranking scheduled for early 2026
Sources: The Cable
