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The Digest:

Nigeria's Super Eagles have fallen one spot to 44th in the latest FIFA world rankings, now sitting fifth in Africa. Despite strong performances in recent friendlies, including winning the 2025 Unity Cup and a draw against Russia, their global standing remains unchanged.


Key Points:
  • Nigeria's Super Eagles drop to 44th, previously ranked 43rd.
  • They are now the fifth-highest-ranked team in Africa.
  • Morocco is Africa's top-ranked team at 12th globally.
  • Despite recent victories, Nigeria’s FIFA ranking sees no major improvement.
  • In Africa, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria follow Morocco in the rankings.
  • Rwanda, hosting Nigeria for World Cup qualifiers, moves to 127th.
  • Croatia re-enters the top 10, with Italy falling to 11th.
  • Belgium and Germany occupy 8th and 9th, respectively, while Portugal and the Netherlands swap places.

Although the Super Eagles have shown solid performances, including winning the Unity Cup, they remain in the mid-range of global rankings, reflecting the highly competitive nature of international football.

Sources: FIFA, Nigerian Football Federation, Super Eagles Media