The Super Eagles of Nigeria have fallen to 44th place in the latest FIFA rankings following their disappointing performance in the final round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite a 1-1 draw with Benin in Abidjan, Nigeria’s loss to Rwanda (1-2) in Uyo resulted in a significant drop in the rankings. The loss to Rwanda, coupled with the failure to secure maximum points in the qualifiers, saw the Nigerian team drop from 36th to 44th in the global standings.
The FIFA rankings, released on Thursday afternoon, also revealed a decline in Nigeria’s position within the African continent. The Super Eagles have slipped to 5th in Africa, now trailing Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. Morocco retained its position at the top, followed by Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria, with Nigeria rounding out the top five.
The top 10 African teams, according to the latest FIFA rankings, are as follows:
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Algeria
- Nigeria
- Ivory Coast (CIV)
- Cameroon
- Mali
- Tunisia
- South Africa
This decline in rankings marks a significant setback for Nigeria, who will be eager to regroup and perform better in future competitions to climb back up the rankings. The Super Eagles will aim to secure positive results in upcoming fixtures to improve their standing both globally and on the African continent.
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