The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved one place up to 43rd position in the world and sixth in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.
Argentina is the highest ranked team in the world, with Spain moving one spot to second place, while France drops to third.
England and Brazil retain their fourth and fifth position, respectively, while Netherlands move a spot to sixth with Portugal dropping to seventh.
Belgium, Italy, and Germany are in eighth, ninth, and tenth place, respectively.
In the continent, Morocco moves two places ahead of Senegal to claim top spot in Africa and ranked 12th in the world. Senegal who are now second in Africa are 19th in the world.
32nd ranked Egypt and 36th Algeria move one spot each to third and fourth in Africa, while current African champions Cote d’ Ivoire move five places to 41st and fifth in the continent.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are two spots below the African champions on 43rd in the globe and sixth in Africa, followed by Tunisia who move three places up to 49th and seventh among Confederation of African Football (CAF) teams.
The next FIFA rankings will be released on July 10, 2025.
