Nigeria's Super Eagles Fall to 30th in FIFA Rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have fallen four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking released on October 7, 2026, with a total of 1,567.97 points. Under the management of Eric Chelle, the team was previously ranked 26th.
They also dropped from fourth to sixth in Africa, now behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire. The Super Eagles began this international window with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on September 25.
However, they faced a significant setback with a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau during their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The team concluded the window with a 3-3 draw against Russia in Nizhny Novgorod on October 6.
Despite the draw providing some encouragement, Nigeria's overall performance resulted in a loss of ranking. Morocco remains the highest-ranked African nation at seventh globally.
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