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Super Eagles Of Nigeria Fail To Move In Latest FIFA Ranking, See Top 40
Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to move in the latest FIFA global ranking released by the world football body earlier today, September 19, 2024.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria who recorded one win and one draw during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers earlier this month, maintained their 39th position on the ranking.
Recall that the Super Eagles secured a 3-0 victory at home against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and played to a 0-0 draw away against the Amavubi of Rwanda in the said AFCON qualifiers.
Despite their recent performances, the three-time African champions are currently ranked sixth in Africa. The top five teams on the continent based on the latest ranking are Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Cote d’Ivoire, and Tunisia.
Reigning FIFA World Cup champions, Argentina remain the best rated national team in the world according to the football body. Other countries in the top five globally are France, Spain, England, and Brazil.
Below are the top 40 ranked teams in the September 2024 FIFA ranking
1. Argentina
2. France
3. Spain
4. England
5. Brazil
6. Belgium
7. Netherlands
8. Portugal
9. Colombia
10. Italy
11. Uruguay
12. Croatia
13. Germany
14. Morocco
15. Switzerland
16. Japan
17. Mexico
18. USA
19. Iran
20. Denmark
21. Senegal
22. Austria
23. Korea Republic
24. Ukraine
25. Australia
26. Türkiye
27. Ecuador
28. Sweden
29. Wales
30. Poland
31. Egypt
32. Hungary
33. Côte d’Ivoire
34. Russia
35. Serbia
36. Tunisia
37. Panama
38. Canada
39. Nigeria
40. Venezuela