Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped two places to occupy the 35th position in the latest FIFA rankings after a dismal AFCON 2022 qualifiers.
Nigeria was forced to back-to-back draws by Sierra Leone earlier this month.
The first meeting between the sides, at Samuel Ogbemudia saw the Super Eagles surrender a four goal lead in the first 30 minutes of the thrilling encounter to draw 4-4
The report reveals that Gernot Rohr’s men relinquished 32nd position in the last rankings for Turkey in the ratings released on November 26.
📈 Morocco have climbed four places on the FIFA Ranking and are now 35th in the world, tied with Nigeria. Africa have six nations inside top 50:
20. 🇸🇳 Senegal
26. 🇹🇳 Tunisia
31. 🇩🇿 Algeria
35. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
35. 🇲🇦 Morocco
49. 🇪🇬 Egypt pic.twitter.com/S4ZLSEPbt1— Maghrib Foot (@MaghribFoot) November 27, 2020
In Africa, Nigeria maintain their fourth position with Senegal topping the chart while Tunisia and Algeria rank second and third on the continent.
Morocco moved four places up to rank fifth behind Nigeria this month. Meanwhile, Belgium remain the best footballing country in the world, followed by 2018 World Cup winners, France.
Brazil, England and Portugal complete the top five best football teams across the globe due to their performances in their recent international duties.
