Super Eagles climb to third in Africa in latest FIFA rankings

Nigeria's Super Eagles have advanced to third place in the African rankings following their performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, according to the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings released on Monday.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have seen a boost in their continental standing after their exploits at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In the most recent FIFA Men's World Rankings, unveiled on Monday, the team has risen to third position among African nations. This marks an improvement from their previous ranking on the continent.

Despite this progress in Africa, the Super Eagles maintained their global position at 38th place. The rankings reflect the team's recent performances, particularly in the AFCON tournament, which highlighted their competitive edge.

FIFA's updated list underscores the dynamic nature of international football, where national teams can shift based on tournament outcomes. For Nigeria, this third-place African spot positions them strongly among rivals like Senegal and Morocco, though global challenges remain.

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Moroccan Atlas Lions football team celebrates historic 8th place in FIFA rankings after strong AFCON 2025 performance.
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Morocco hits historic eighth in latest FIFA rankings

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Morocco has reached its highest-ever position in the FIFA men's world rankings, climbing to eighth place following a strong showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite losing the final to Senegal, who rose to a record 12th, the Atlas Lions returned to the top 10 for the first time since 1998. The update, released on January 20, 2026, reflects the impact of the recent AFCON tournament on African teams.

The November FIFA men's world rankings highlight shifts across global football, with Spain holding the top spot and Brazil rising to fifth. African powerhouses like Morocco lead the continent, while Asian teams such as Japan and Iran also advanced. Greece climbed two places to 46th following recent World Cup qualifiers.

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Nigeria's Super Eagles clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco by defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties. President Bola Tinubu hailed the team, describing the achievement as feeling like gold. This marks Nigeria's ninth bronze in the tournament's history.

Spain has ended 2025 as the number one men's team in the FIFA rankings, with the top 10 positions unchanged from November. The latest update, published on December 22, reflects limited changes primarily from Arab Cup matches. Morocco narrowed the gap to the top 10 but stayed in 11th place.

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Nigeria's Super Eagles will play a friendly match against Egypt's Pharaohs at the Cairo International Stadium this evening, serving as a dress rehearsal for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

FIFA has released its final monthly rankings for 2025, with South Korea holding steady at No. 22 for the third consecutive month. Under coach Hong Myung-bo, the Taegeuk Warriors recorded eight wins, three draws and two losses this year, climbing from No. 23 in January to their current position in October.

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In a final ruling on December 26, FIFA dismissed Nigeria's appeal challenging DR Congo players' eligibility in their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff, confirming DR Congo's penalty shootout victory and advancement to intercontinental playoffs. This follows an initial dismissal reported earlier, ending Nigeria's qualification hopes.

 

 

 

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