The Super Eagles have made slight progress in the first FIFA ranking of 2025, moving up one spot to 43rd in the world.
However, their continental standing has taken a hit, dropping from fifth to sixth in Africa, according to the latest ranking released by world football's governing body, FIFA, on Tuesday.
In November, the Super Eagles recorded the sharpest decline of any nation in the FIFA rankings, tumbling eight spots from 36th to 44th in the world.
Their downward trajectory began with a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Benin and was compounded by a shocking 2-1 home defeat to Rwanda in Uyo, both during the final phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
In 2025, the Super Eagles have played two matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, securing a victory against Rwanda and settling for a draw against Zimbabwe.
Super Eagles and the rest of Africa's FIFA rankings top 10
In the latest FIFA ranking, the Super Eagles slipped in the continental standings but maintained their position within Africa’s Top 10.
The Atlas Lions of Morocco solidified their status as Africa's top-ranked team, climbing two places to 12th in the latest global rankings. Senegal retained their position as Africa’s second-best team but fell two spots in the global rankings, now sitting at 19th.
Egypt maintained their third position in Africa and moved one spot up globally occupying the 32nd position. Algeria maintained their fourth position in Africa and moved one place up in the global ranking with 36th position.
Ivory Coast overtook Nigeria to claim fifth place in the African rankings, pushing the Super Eagles to sixth. They are followed by Tunisia, Cameroon, Mali, and South Africa in that order.
- Morocco: 12th
- Senegal: 19th
- Egypt: 32nd
- Algeria: 36th
- Ivory Coast: 41st
- Nigeria: 43rd
- Tunisia:49th
- Cameroon: 50th
- Mali: 53rd
- South Africa: 56th
These rankings, released monthly by FIFA, serve to reflect current international football performances.
