Nigeria's Super Eagles Ranked 26th Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are positioned 26th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking as of the latest update. This ranking follows the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, where Spain emerged as the champion, moving to the top of the rankings, while Argentina fell to second place.
Other notable teams in the top five include France, England, and Brazil. Nigeria's ranking is significant as it places them among the highest-ranked African teams, although they trail behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria.
The current ranking is unofficial until all relevant matches are validated as international A fixtures. The Super Eagles' performance in the ongoing 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign could influence their ranking when FIFA releases its next official snapshot on October 7, 2026.
FIFA has implemented live ranking updates during international windows, allowing fans to track how results impact team standings.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Blueprint. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Blueprint
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Super Eagles' AFCON 2027 Qualifier Fixtures Confirmed
Nigeria's U-17 Women’s Team Claims WAFU B Title
Liverpool's Alexander Isak Withdraws from Sweden Squad
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal Prioritizes Joy Over Money in Football
D’Tigress Rewarded While D’Tigers Face Funding Crisis
Nigeria's Flamingos Triumph at WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
