Nigeria’s Super Eagles have fallen to the 38th position globally in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. This marks a drop from their previous ranking of 30th.
The Super Eagles now hold 1498.93 points, down from their former total of 1520.27 points.
Nigeria’s drop in the rankings follows their recent performances post-African Cup of Nations (AFCON), where they emerged as runners-up after a 2-1 defeat to the host nation.
In subsequent matches, the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in Ivory Coast.
The results have cast doubt on Nigeria’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
While Nigeria has experienced a downturn, Argentina has maintained its top position in the FIFA rankings. The South American giants gained 2.14 points, bringing their total to 1860.14, reflecting their consistent high-level performance in recent tournaments.
Liberia made the most significant climb in the rankings, moving up 10 positions to a new high of 142nd. They also scored the most points, gaining 37.47 points.
Equatorial Guinea experienced the biggest drop, falling 10 positions and losing 47.53 points, marking a significant downturn in their ranking.
The FIFA rankings are calculated using the Elo model, which considers team strength, match importance, and results.
