Nigeria holds firm at 38th in latest FIFA world rankings
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have maintained their 38th position in the FIFA men’s world rankings, according to the latest update released on December 2025. The team’s points tally remains unchanged, as there were no competitive matches played since the last ranking. Among African nations, Nigeria sits fifth, trailing behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. The rankings highlight both the team’s consistency and the need for improvement ahead of AFCON 2025.
Match highlights
- Nigeria remains 38th globally in the FIFA men’s world rankings as of December 2025.
- The Super Eagles are fifth among African teams, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria.
- Morocco is Africa’s top-ranked team at 11th in the world, while Senegal holds 19th place.
- The global top three are Spain, Argentina, and France, with no changes from the previous ranking.
- The stability in Nigeria’s ranking reflects a steady performance but signals the need for progress during AFCON 2025.
