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Despite enduring a winningless run under ex-coach Finidi George, the Super Eagles have managed to remain as one of the top teams in world football.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained its position as one of the topmost-ranked teams in Africa in the latest edition of the FIFA rankings.
In the latest FIFA ranking, the Super Eagles, who are without a manager following Finidi George’s resignation, are ranked 39th in the world, dropping one place from the previous position.
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The Super Eagles remain ahead of their African rivals in the latest FIFA ranking despite their defeat to the Benin Republic.
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Nigeria's drop in the FIFA ranking can be attributed to the last two World Cup qualifiers, where the Super Eagles drew 1-1 with South Africa before falling to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of minnows Benin Republic.
Nigeria among top 5 teams in Africa
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On the continent, Morocco, ranked 14th in the world, maintains its position as the number one ranked team in Africa after making history by reaching the semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Closely following the Atlas Lions is the Teranga Lions of Senegal who are ranked 19th on the globe. Mo Salah’s Egypt (36th) and Sebastien Haller’s Ivory Coast (38th) are third and fourth on the continent, respectively.
Coming in 39th position, Nigeria complete the top five in Africa in the FIFA rankings. Tunisia (41), Algeria (46), Cameroon (51), Mali (53), and South Africa (57) complete the top 10 in Africa.
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Spain move up 5 places after winning EURO 2024
After adding the 2024 Copa America trophy to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Albiceleste maintain their position at the top of the FIFA ranking for July 2024, while France remain unmoved in second position.
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Victor Boniface and Jude Bellingham: Super Eagles star encourages England midfielder after Euro2024 disappointment
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EURO 2024 winners Spain moved up five places from eighth to third on the latest FIFA ranking, while runners-up England moved up to fourth on the list.
Samba Boys of Brazil complete the FIFA ranking top 5, dropping one place after a disappointing Copa America campaign where they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by Uruguay.
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Full FIFA Rankings (World Top 10):
- Argentina
- France
- Spain
- England
- Brazil
- Belgium
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Columbia
- Italy
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