Super Eagles soar in latest FIFA men’s ranking despite failing to play the second leg of their clash to Libya

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Richard Yinka

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles rise 3 places in the newest FIFA men’s world rankings to 36th. Under interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, the team is on the rise again.

The Super Eagles were previously ranked 39th in the last FIFA men’s world rankings released in September, as revealed by Sports Buddy.

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Super Eagles previous FIFA men’s ranking

Rise in African Rankings

The Super Eagles moved from sixth to fourth place in Africa, behind Morocco (13th global), Senegal (20th), and Egypt (30th).

That jump sees Nigeria leap ahead of 2023 AFCON winners Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia, who have also dropped out of the continent’s top five.

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Latest FIFA ranking

Upcoming AFCON Qualifiers

Nigeria’s opponents Benin Republic dropped to 95th, Rwanda climbed to 126th, and Libya to 122nd ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

The Super Eagles have been on a roll since Eguavoen took over, a momentum that has seen them improve their ranking while Ghana and South Africa struggle.

The Nigerian men’s team failed to play the return leg of their double header clash with Libya after 15 hours of torrid flight experience.

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Argentina Maintains Top Spot

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Argentina remains world No.1

Lionel Messi’s led Argentina continue to stay top as they maintain their formidable form since they clinched the World cup.

Meanwhile, Portugal and Italy have moved up a spot in the latest rankings.

 

 

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