Nigeria's Super Eagles remain ranked 39th in the world and 6th in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings, following their performance in the recent 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Despite a 3-0 win against Benin and a 0-0 draw with Rwanda, the team saw minimal movement in their standing. These four points earned in the qualifiers did little to boost their position, keeping them stagnant in both global and continental rankings.
The rankings, released by FIFA on Thursday, reflect the Super Eagles' need for stronger results to climb higher. As three-time African champions, Nigeria continues to trail behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, and Tunisia on the continent. Morocco, who tops the African rankings, has set a strong benchmark with recent international success, while Senegal and Egypt follow closely. Nigeria remains competitive but will need to secure more victories in upcoming matches to improve their standing.
The Super Eagles will have another opportunity to strengthen their ranking during the next round of AFCON qualifiers in October. As they prepare for these matches, the team aims to climb higher on both the African and world stages, hoping to return to the upper echelons of international football.
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