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Super Eagles Rise to Third in Africa After AFCON Exploits

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Following their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up to the third position in Africa, behind Senegal and Morocco. Despite their continental rise, Nigeria remains 38th in the global FIFA rankings as of January 2026.

The report highlights the strong AFCON showing by Nigeria, including victories over Egypt and Tunisia. However, the failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may impact Nigeria's future global ranking releases.

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