The Super Eagles of Nigeria have experienced a decline in their global standing, dropping one position in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday.
According to the July ranking, the Super Eagles are now the 39th-best team in the world, a slip from their previous 38th position in the June ranking.
Despite this setback, Nigeria remains a formidable force in African football, retaining its 5th position on the continent.
Morocco continues to lead the pack in Africa, rising to 14th in the global rankings. Senegal, Egypt, and Ivory Coast follow closely, with Nigeria trailing behind.
The top 10 spots in the world rankings are occupied by Argentina, France, Spain, England, Brazil, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Colombia, and Italy.
The next tier, ranked 11-20, features Uruguay, Croatia, Germany, Morocco, Switzerland, USA, Mexico, Japan, Senegal, and Iran.
