Nigeria slip to fourth in Africa in latest FIFA rankings
Nigeria have maintained their 26th spot in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings but have dropped to fourth place among African teams. Eric Chelle’s side remain ahead of several global competitors, but their continental ranking was affected by Egypt’s strong World Cup campaign. The Super Eagles have not played competitively since their defeat to Portugal in June. Their absence from the ongoing World Cup has drawn disappointment from figures like John Terry.
Match highlights
- Nigeria are now fourth among African nations in the FIFA rankings, despite holding 26th place globally.
- Egypt’s run to the Round of 16 at the World Cup boosted their ranking, overtaking Nigeria.
- Morocco is Africa’s highest-ranked team after reaching the quarter-finals, while Senegal remains second despite a global drop.
- Nigeria missed out on World Cup qualification after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the playoff final, marking a second consecutive absence.
- The Nigeria Football Federation’s appeal against DR Congo’s qualification was dismissed, and the next FIFA Men’s World Rankings will be released on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
