By Victor Kanayo
Nigeria is now in the 39th position in the latest FIFA rankings, following a nosedive of performances on the pitch in recent times.
The most populous African country slipped one place from their previous rank of 38th of last month.
The situation is however, different for Spain.
The 2024 European Championship champions rose from eight to third position in the ranking globally.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles, currently without a manager following Finidi George’s resignation, have remained within the top five teams on the African continent.
The rest of Africa’s top ten includes Tunisia (41), Algeria (46), Cameroon (51), Mali (53), and South Africa (57).
Morocco, ranked 14th in the world, retains its status as the number one team in Africa, a position solidified by their historic semi-final run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Teranga Lions of Senegal follow closely, ranking 19th globally.
Mo Salah’s Egypt is positioned 36th in the world, while Sebastien Haller’s Ivory Coast holds the 38th spot, placing them third and fourth in Africa, respectively.
In Europe, England, the runners-up of Euro 2024 have also improved their standing, moving up to fourth, just behind Spain.
Argentina maintain its position at the top of the rankings after adding the 2024 Copa America trophy to their 2022 FIFA World Cup victory. France remain steady in second place.
