AFCON Outing Pushes Super Eagles Move 14 Places Up In FIFA Ranking

With this recent rise, the Super Eagles are now placed third in Africa, only behind Senegal (17th) and Morocco (12th).

After a strong performance in the just ended 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Super Eagles are currently ranked 14 spots higher in the most recent FIFA ranking.

Nigeria lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the competition concluded last weekend and have deservedly climbed up the FIFA ladder after that impeccable showing but Cote d’ivoire is still behind Nigeria on the ranking.

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“Indeed, across the two continents, no fewer than six teams have scaled ten places or more. Amongst the African sides, Côte d’Ivoire (39th, up 10) reap the rewards of their continental triumph on home soil, secured following an eventful tournament campaign,” FIFA wrote on its website while announcing the latest ranking.

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“Beaten finalists Nigeria (28th, up 14) make significant strides but are no match for the Angola side they ousted in the last eight (93rd, up 24), who are the biggest climbers in the latest instalment of the global ranking.”

The latest move makes the Super Eagles Africa’s number three team only behind Morocco (who are 12th) and Senegal, who are ranked 17th.